Eight Shot vs REFRAKT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant film camera simulation
- Custom film pack creation
- Photo effect and frame design
- Secret message feature
- Photo Booth strips
- Shared private albums
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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.
REFRAKT
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Eight Shot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. REFRAKT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eight Shot ships an update every 9 days, REFRAKT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eight Shot | REFRAKT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ninja Lab Studios | Smudgy Studios |
In-app purchases
Eight Shot
- 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
REFRAKT
No in-app purchases









