# Chromagraph Camera vs Flipcorder

The clearest difference is rating: Flipcorder at 5.0 against Chromagraph Camera's 4.4. Flipcorder also leads on price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and review sentiment (86% vs 72%). Chromagraph Camera's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #15) and ratings volume (179 vs 21). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Chromagraph Camera costs $12.99 and Flipcorder $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flipcorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromagraph Camera has 179 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Chromagraph Camera's written reviews are positive against 86% of Flipcorder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chromagraph Camera | Flipcorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipcorder-retro-camcorder/id6818168418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #15 |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) | [Lotus Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354904790) |

## What reviewers say

### Chromagraph Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid, #1 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #39 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 detailed adjustments while preserving the original look and stores full-quality raw files.

**Highlights:** Bespoke color and texture rendering, Raw image data processing, Shoot first, see look after, Adjustable color, tone, and texture, Gallery with original raw files, Exportable JPEGs and HEICs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flipcorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipcorder-retro-camcorder/id6818168418)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #108 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture your day in short clips and relive them as an unedited home movie. Apply retro VHS or clean MiniDV looks to your footage. Earn stickers and track your filming streaks.

**Highlights:** Daily video diary recording, Unedited home movie playback, Retro VHS and MiniDV filters, Sticker collection and rewards, Filming streak tracking, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chromagraph Camera free?

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

### Is Flipcorder free?

Flipcorder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chromagraph Camera or Flipcorder?

Flipcorder is rated higher. Chromagraph Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Flipcorder averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Chromagraph Camera or Flipcorder have ads?

Neither Chromagraph Camera nor Flipcorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chromagraph Camera or Flipcorder?

Chromagraph Camera ships an update every 2 days, and Flipcorder every 2 days. Most recently, Chromagraph Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flipcorder on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chromagraph Camera or Flipcorder?

Chromagraph Camera currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Flipcorder at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*