Hidden Layer vs Filmera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Layer
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The photos we take often hide a dozen or so layers! Let's go see what's inside. This app lets you view every layer in a photo, and it also has a few useful or fun photo tools! View Layers Pick a photo and you'll see all kinds of layers inside it — maybe a depth map, a glasses mask, and more. Every layer comes with a detailed explanation. You'll discover a lot! For example, I found out that with ProRAW, what I usually see in my photo library is just the JPG preview layer inside… Of course, you can export layers too. For example, export the Low-Processing Rendering of a ProRAW main photo — a special rendering you've probably never seen. It's closer to the raw data and great for editing! You can also export the depth map and use it in Photoshop for more accurate background blur. Photo Tools Oh, and using these hidden layers, we can also process photos. For example, add a depth map to a regular photo and it becomes a Portrait mode photo, so you can refocus and add background blur right in the Photos app! There's also Remove Sharpening and Natural Key Photo — really useful if you prefer less sharpening, or want your Live Photo key photo to keep its colors. This is just the beginning. If you have a good idea, let me know!
Filmera
This app emulates the look and feel of analog instant cameras, offering realistic film effects like grain, bloom, and halation. It provides a deliberate shooting experience with limited exposures per roll and authentic development animations.
- Real-time film preview
- Authentic analog film effects
- Limited 24-exposure rolls
- Natural Tone processing
- Tap-to-focus with exposure adjustment
- Instant print ejection animation
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Analog color. Instant ritual. Filmera- Instant Camera brings the character, color, and rhythm of analog photography to your iPhone. Preview each film look in real time, choose your lens, set focus and exposure, and capture a finished instant print—complete with authentic color response, natural grain, bloom, halation, and an elegant white border. Choose from Original, Classic 200, and a K64-inspired film profile. Film texture can be controlled independently, while Natural Tone reduces part of the iPhone’s built-in HDR processing for a softer, more restrained image. Every roll contains 24 exposures. When the roll is finished, load a new one and begin again. Features - Real-time film preview - Great results with flash: Use flash confidently in low light. - Natural Tone for reduced computational HDR processing - Classic 200 and K64-inspired film profiles - Independently controlled grain, bloom, and halation - Tap to focus with exposure adjustment - Automatic focus tracking - Multiple rear-lens and front-camera support - Volume-button shutter control - Instant print ejection and full development animations - 24-exposure film roll with a reload sequence - Optional device and capture-time watermarks - Original EXIF and location metadata preservation - In-app photo browser with swipe navigation - Double-tap and pinch-to-zoom photo viewing - Direct photo deletion from the system library Filmera - Instant Camera is designed for photographers who want fewer distractions, more intentional shooting, and images with a distinct analog character. Load a roll. Frame the moment. Let it develop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Filmera at Free against Hidden Layer's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Filmera is free to download; Hidden Layer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hidden Layer | Filmera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北北 宋 | 伟 孟 |
In-app purchases
Hidden Layer
No in-app purchases
Filmera
No in-app purchases









