Comparison

Eight Shot vs REFRAKT

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

Head to head
About

Eight Shot

This app simulates the experience of using an instant film camera on your phone. Capture photos, develop them by shaking your device, and add secret messages to the back. Explore custom film packs and create unique photo effects.

Highlights
  • Instant film camera simulation
  • Custom film pack creation
  • Photo effect and frame design
  • Secret message feature
  • Photo Booth strips
  • Shared private albums
Features
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Eight Shot is an instant film camera for your phone. Shooting photos with Eight Shot brings back that instant photo feeling. Photos eject out the slot, shaking your phone develops the image faster. Tapping the photo flips it around, and you can write a secret message on the back. Custom Film Packs • Eight Shot has unique and custom film packs, regular Limited Edition drops. • Each pack unlocks a different photo effect and frame design. • Each pack has 8 shots, so make each shot count. Film Pack Creator • Create custom film pack frame designs using your own photos and patterns. • Create unique film stock filters, adjust grain, saturation, hue and more. • Build your own custom film stock range. Special Features • Choose from Square, Mini and Wide instant photo formats. • Easily share your favourite photos to Instagram with a few taps. • With Photo Booth shoot old-school photo booth strips together. Shared Albums • Create a private shared album with your friends. • Shoot together in the same album, invite via codes. • Make a shared album, invite 2 friends unlock a free film pack. Privacy Focused • Eight Shot does not store your data. • No data tracking. • No ads anywhere. Disclaimer: Eight Shot is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Polaroid or Instax. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

REFRAKT

Features
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REFRAKT — Creative Double-Exposure Photography Combine photographs, textures and overlays to create atmospheric, layered images. REFRAKT gives photographers and artists simple, hands-on control over colour, light and composition. Start with a Photo or Template Take a photo, import one from your gallery, or explore the included sample compositions. Choose from textures and photography-inspired overlays to develop your own look. Keep Your Image in Focus A clean, translucent interface keeps your photograph at the centre. Pinch, rotate and drag to position overlays, then explore blend modes and opacity. Shape Colour and Light Adjust saturation, contrast, temperature and tint with intuitive square compass controls. Double-tap to return to neutral. Fine-tune exposure and levels, and use a soft mask to control where the overlay appears. Save, Revisit and Share Save editable compositions to continue later, export finished images to your photos, or share your image and recipe. Explore double exposure. Find your own perspective with REFRAKT.

Screenshots

Eight Shot4 screens
REFRAKT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REFRAKT at none against Eight Shot's 10. Eight Shot's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eight Shot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. REFRAKT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eight Shot ships an update every 9 days, REFRAKT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eight Shot versus REFRAKT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEight ShotREFRAKT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinja Lab StudiosSmudgy Studios

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Eight Shot

One-time10
  • Gradient Wash$2.99
  • Paint Splatter$2.99
  • Pixelate$2.99
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  • Abstract Art$2.99
  • Comic Effect$2.99
  • Kaleidoscope$2.99
  • Double Vision$2.99
  • VHS Retro$2.99
  • Fun House$2.99
  • Pro Mode$12.99
None

REFRAKT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eight Shot free?
Eight Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REFRAKT free?
REFRAKT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eight Shot or REFRAKT have ads?
Neither Eight Shot nor REFRAKT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eight Shot or REFRAKT?
Eight Shot ships an update every 9 days, and REFRAKT monthly. Most recently, Eight Shot was updated on October 31, 2026 and REFRAKT on November 1, 2026.

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