# SandCam vs Trichromy

The clearest difference is rating: Trichromy at 5.0 against SandCam's 4.4. Trichromy also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SandCam's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SandCam sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Trichromy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trichromy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SandCam's written reviews are positive against 80% of Trichromy's.

SandCam ships an update every 2 months, Trichromy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SandCam | Trichromy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcam/id835069878/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromy/id6448881187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Pfahler](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328483) | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) |

## What reviewers say

### SandCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcam/id835069878)

Capture images and watch them dynamically collapse under gravity, with dark areas behaving as empty space. Interact with falling pixels, change gravity direction, and customize the visual experience with various color sets, modes, and fall types. Save your creations as videos or load existing images to combine with new colors.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based image collapse, Interactive pixel manipulation, Adjustable gravity direction, Painting and erasing tools, Multiple color sets and modes, Video saving, Image import and combination

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Update | $0.99 | one-time |
| Load from Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Update | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Trichromy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trichromy/id6448881187)

Explore trichromatic photography with this unique camera app. Capture stunning color images by layering three monochromatic exposures, offering a distinctive visual style. Experiment with different timings and capture orders for psychedelic or subtle effects.

**Highlights:** Trichromatic photography capture, Layering of 3 monochromatic images, Adjustable delay between exposures, Individual colored shutter controls, Straightforward user interface, Historical photographic process exploration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SandCam free?

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

### Is Trichromy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SandCam or Trichromy?

Trichromy is rated higher. SandCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Trichromy averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do SandCam or Trichromy have ads?

Neither SandCam nor Trichromy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SandCam or Trichromy?

SandCam ships an update every 2 months, and Trichromy every 3 weeks. Most recently, SandCam was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trichromy on October 5, 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.*