Comparison

minista vs TiltShift

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

Head to head
About

minista

Create miniature-style photos with adjustable bokeh effects, simulating the depth of a real camera. Easily select, trim, and enhance your images before saving or sharing.

Highlights
  • Miniature photo effect
  • Adjustable bokeh depth
  • Photo library or camera import
  • 1:1 aspect ratio cropping
  • Save to camera roll
  • Share to SNS
Features
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You can create an image of miniature photo. Thank you for downloading over 100,000 users. [Feature] Not only put a blur like a miniature photo of conventional, I can blur with the depth like a real camera. [How to use] 1. Choose a photo from photo library or camera. 2. Trim the square aspect ratio of 1:1 image you selected. 3. You can adjust the bokeh by operating the slider at the bottom of the screen. 4. I will generate a miniature image from the save button. 5. After the image generation in the preview screen, can be posted to SNS from the action can be saved to the camera roll. *Because it is a simulation I thought, there is the case that a part of the image is distorted. *May or may not suitable for miniature some images to be used. *It does not correspond to the bokeh effect in legacy devices. [Support] iOS 9.0 and over

About

TiltShift

Create a miniature model effect on your photos by adjusting the focus and depth of field. Enhance your images by fine-tuning brightness and chroma for a visually appealing preview of the tilt-shift effect.

Highlights
  • Miniature model effect
  • Adjustable focus position
  • Depth of field control
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Chroma adjustment
  • Visual effect preview
Features
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Transform your photos into stunning miniature masterpieces with TiltShift.​ TiltShift provides professional-grade blur effects and depth-of-field controls, allowing you to create the classic "toy town" look or elegant portrait bokeh in seconds. Whether you are a professional photographer or a casual hobbyist, our intuitive tools give you the creative freedom you need.​ Key Features:​ • Professional Blur Engine:​ High-quality linear and radial blur gradients. • Precision Control:​ Adjust blur intensity, spread, and position with simple gestures. • Real-time Preview:​ See your adjustments instantly with our optimized rendering engine. • High-Resolution Export:​ Save your creations in full quality without compromise. Download TiltShift today and start seeing the world from a new perspective!​

Screenshots

minista4 screens
TiltShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: minista at none against TiltShift's 1. minista also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 11%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. TiltShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. minista asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for minista against 3.0 for TiltShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of minista's written reviews are positive against 11% of TiltShift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

minista ships an update every 4 months, TiltShift every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
minista versus TiltShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterministaTiltShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakeshi KayahashiCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

minista

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

TiltShift

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

minista

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TiltShift

One-time1
  • In-app purchase$0.99

Questions

Is minista free?
minista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TiltShift free?
TiltShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, minista or TiltShift?
minista and TiltShift are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do minista or TiltShift have ads?
Both minista and TiltShift show ads.
Which is updated more often, minista or TiltShift?
minista ships an update every 4 months, and TiltShift every 20 months. Most recently, minista was updated on September 9, 2026 and TiltShift on September 4, 2026.

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