# 9PM vs Chromagraph Camera

The clearest difference is price: 9PM at Free against Chromagraph Camera's $12.99. 9PM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Chromagraph Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (215 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

9PM is free to download; Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99 up front. 9PM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Chromagraph Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

9PM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromagraph Camera has 215 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of 9PM's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chromagraph Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

9PM ships an update weekly, Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9PM | Chromagraph Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761/reviews)** | [4.2 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 142 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [9PM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402763) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## What reviewers say

### 9PM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761)

This app allows users to share daily photo and video dumps with trusted friends and family. Posts are automatically published at 9 PM, revealing everyone's day. It offers a private space for creative expression without pressure from strangers.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and video posting, Automatic 9 PM posting, Private social network, Trusted contact sharing, Visual life diary, React, reply, and share

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9PM Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 9PM Membership Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Claim a Username | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 3-Letter Username | $49.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 2-Letter Username | $499.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 1-Letter Username | $999.99 | one-time |


### Chromagraph Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #3 Top Paid, #95 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a unique approach to mobile photography, bypassing default camera processing for custom color and texture rendering. It allows for artistic adjustments and stores original raw files alongside the processed look.

**Highlights:** Custom color and texture rendering, Raw image data processing, Post-capture look preview, Adjustable color, tone, and texture, Gallery with original raw files, Exportable processed images

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9PM free?

9PM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chromagraph Camera free?

Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 9PM or Chromagraph Camera?

9PM is rated higher. 9PM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chromagraph Camera averages 4.2 from 215 ratings.

### Do 9PM or Chromagraph Camera have ads?

Neither 9PM nor Chromagraph Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9PM or Chromagraph Camera?

9PM ships an update weekly, and Chromagraph Camera every 2 days. Most recently, 9PM was updated on November 12, 2026 and Chromagraph Camera on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*