Comparison

CHROMIS vs Creator Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CHROMIS

Features
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CHROMIS is a retro camera that turns Dynamic Island into a Polaroid. The viewfinder unfolds from beneath Dynamic Island. After the shutter sounds, the photo slowly slides out like a real Polaroid. The image emerges from a pale, light-sensitive state into a frame with film texture, then gently lands on the canvas. Taking a photo is more than pressing a button. Framing, shutter, development, and collecting become one complete photographic ritual in CHROMIS. Every press of the shutter turns a small moment of everyday life into a Polaroid-style instant photo you can return to later. These photos do not have to stay buried in a camera roll. They can scatter across an infinite canvas, grow into a personal photo wall, or become a visual journal arranged freely by mood, place, and memory. When one photo deserves its own moment, open the Polaroid stage and let it stay in front of you for a while. When one part of the canvas is worth revisiting, crop it into a small window and keep it quietly on your Home Screen. โ€” Capture CHROMIS redesigns shooting around Dynamic Island, letting the camera unfold naturally from it. Built-in film looks cover warm tones, cool tones, low saturation, vivid color, and classic film simulation. Live Photo support also preserves the motion around the moment you press the shutter. โ€” Organize The infinite canvas lets photos move beyond a timeline. Arrange them by mood, scene, and memory. Pins keep photos and background cards in the right place, while background cards help you build richer collages, journals, and visual collections. โ€” Display The Polaroid stage is made for appreciating a single photo. Canvas export saves a finished layout as a high-quality image. Home Screen widgets can hold a corner of your canvas so memories stay close in a lighter way. โ€” Efficiency CHROMIS supports iOS Shortcuts, so you can connect capture actions to automations, Lock Screen entry points, or widgets and start shooting faster. โ€” Quick Start ยท Take a photo: Pull the camera down from Dynamic Island, release, then press the shutter. ยท Switch film: Swipe left or right in the viewfinder to choose a film look. ยท Move photos: Long-press a photo to pull out its pin, then drag it into place. ยท Pin photos: Long-press a photo or background card again to fix it with a pin. ยท Import background cards: Tap the โ€œ+โ€ in the lower-right corner and choose an image from Photos. ยท Delete photos: Drag an unwanted photo toward the bottom center, wait for the trash can, then release. ยท Show a photo: Double-tap a photo on the canvas to open the Polaroid stage. ยท Export the canvas: Double-tap an empty area of the canvas to save the current view as an image. ยท Make a widget: Long-press the โ€œ+โ€ in the lower-right corner, choose a canvas area, and export it as a Home Screen widget. ยท Use Shortcuts: Search for CHROMIS in the iOS Shortcuts app and add capture-related actions. โ€” Privacy Commitment All photo processing happens locally on your device and is not uploaded to a server. CHROMIS only requests necessary permissions such as camera access and photo library writing to complete capture, saving, and export. May every press of the shutter become a chrome print worth keeping. Standard Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Creator Camera

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Stop recording the same video over and over. You know the feeling. You have the idea. You know exactly what you want to say. Then you press record and somehow... forget all of it. MAX Cam changes that. Your script sits right on top of the screen, so you can keep eye contact, stay in the moment, and actually enjoy recording. No memorising. No awkward cuts. No fifteen takes for a 30-second video. Just hit record and get it right. Made for people who make things. Whether you're filming a quick Reel, a YouTube video, a podcast, an interview, or just something you want to remember, MAX Cam gets out of your way. Write your script. Set your shot. Press record. The teleprompter can follow your voice, so you can pause, improvise, or take your time without losing your place. And because everything happens on your iPhone, you can shoot wherever you are. No setup. No extra gear. No internet needed. Your iPhone. Your studio. - Everything you need to make great-looking content is already in your pocket. - MAX Cam gives you the tools to make your videos look and sound the way you want, without getting in the way of creating. When you want simple, it's simple. When you want control, it's there. - Set your iPhone up. Step into frame. Start creating. - Use your Apple Watch, hand gestures, volume buttons, or another iPhone to control the camera remotely. - Because the best camera setup is the one that doesn't get between you and the idea. One purchase. No subscription. - MAX Cam is built for creators, not recurring payments. - Unlock the full toolkit with one optional purchase and keep it forever, including Family Sharing. No account. No ads. No tracking. - Your scripts and voice stay on your iPhone. Less setup. Fewer takes. More creating. That's MAX Cam.

Screenshots

CHROMIS4 screens
Creator Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CHROMIS at every 3 days against Creator Camera's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CHROMIS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Creator Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHROMIS ships an update every 3 days, Creator Camera weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CHROMIS versus Creator Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHROMISCreator Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer้œ‡ ้ป„Storm Marketing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CHROMIS

Subscriptions2
  • PRO - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PRO - Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO - Lifetime$8.99
1 purchases

Creator Camera

One-time1
  • MAX Cam Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is CHROMIS free?
CHROMIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Creator Camera free?
Creator Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CHROMIS or Creator Camera have ads?
Neither CHROMIS nor Creator Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHROMIS or Creator Camera?
CHROMIS ships an update every 3 days, and Creator Camera weekly. Most recently, CHROMIS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Creator Camera on October 24, 2026.

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