Comparison

MELPI vs Tonalog

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

Head to head
About

MELPI

Features
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MELPI is a guided camera that connects two iPhones so you can shoot photos together. The shooter follows composition guides while shooting. The person being photographed compares the guide with each incoming photo in real time and sends requests on the spot — no posing skills needed to get photos you love. Photos taken by someone else, as flattering as your selfies — a new kind of camera. ■ Guided camera - Tons of cute composition inspiration. Save your favorites and make them yours. - Overlay the example photo on your viewfinder and trace the same composition. - Burst up to 10 shots so you never miss the best moment. ■ Live session - Pair two iPhones with a QR code or a 6-digit code. Your partner can join as a guest, no account needed. - Every photo appears on your partner's screen the moment it's taken. - Send reactions and composition requests back to the shooter. - Photos transfer directly between devices — nothing is uploaded to a server. - Session photos are temporary: they disappear from your partner's screen when the session ends, and only saved photos remain. ■ Album - Your shots, organized by date. ■ MELPI Pro - Subscription with a 3-day free trial. - The camera stays free to use (saved photos include a small MELPI logo). It works offline too — in the mountains, at the beach, at a concert. Wherever the two of you are becomes your photo studio. Terms of Use: https://contact.melpi.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://contact.melpi.app/en/privacy/

About

Tonalog

Capture and edit photos with a vintage aesthetic using a variety of film and retro camera filters. Apply 26 distinct styles, adjust effect intensity, and add date stamps to your images.

Highlights
  • 26 camera styles
  • Photo editing
  • Adjustable effect strength
  • Before/after comparison
  • Date stamp addition
  • Library photo editing
Features
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Your moments, your colors. Tonalog is a camera and photo editor inspired by film photography and vintage digital cameras. Explore 26 camera styles as you shoot, or give photos from your library a new look. Adjust effect strength, compare before and after, and add a date stamp. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MELPI4 screens
Tonalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MELPI at none against Tonalog's 3. Tonalog's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Tonalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MELPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MELPI ships an update every 5 weeks, Tonalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MELPI versus Tonalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMELPITonalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerエナレア合同会社JUNHYUK CHOI

In-app purchases

None

MELPI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tonalog

Subscriptions2
  • Tonalog+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tonalog+ Yearly$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tonalog+ Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is MELPI free?
MELPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tonalog free?
Tonalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MELPI or Tonalog have ads?
Neither MELPI nor Tonalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MELPI or Tonalog?
MELPI ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tonalog every 5 days. Most recently, MELPI was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tonalog on October 21, 2026.

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