# Halide Mark III vs Plastipic

The clearest difference is rating: Plastipic at 5.0 against Halide Mark III's 4.4. Halide Mark III's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plastipic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plastipic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Plastipic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Plastipic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #208 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus controls, Neural Macro for close-up shots, 14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture, Exposure tools: histograms, waveform, zebras, Focus peaking and loupe, Gesture-based interface, Included photography lessons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🔍 Excellent RAW capture and editing
- 📷 Macro and depth features
- 🎨 Great image quality and color

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Depth/portrait mode limitations
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Zoom functionality issues
- Landscape mode UI problems

**Requested features**

- Shutter speed adjustment
- Live depth/bokeh preview
- Custom white balance
- Time-lapse and video recording
- Ability to save settings/presets


### Plastipic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498)

Capture unique artistic photos with randomized focus and vignetting. Add special effects, stack unlimited exposures, and apply stunning color or monochrome filters. Some advanced filters require a subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Randomized soft corner focus, Vignetting effects, Spice special effects, Unlimited exposure stacking, Color and monochrome filters, Subscription for premium filters

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plastipic Pro: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plastipic Pro: Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

Halide Mark III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plastipic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or Plastipic?

Plastipic is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Plastipic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Plastipic have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor Plastipic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or Plastipic?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Plastipic every 2 months. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on September 27, 2026 and Plastipic on September 8, 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.*