Comparison

AirSLR vs FlipIt

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

Head to head
About

AirSLR

Features
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This APP is the simple camera app that can take pictures as if taken with a digital SLR to blur the part other than in focus and zoom in/out(tele,wide,fish-eye like). The functions of this app are as followings. ・You can determine the focus and exposure positions by tapping the preview screen. ・Two markers, one for focus and one for exposure, are displayed at the tapped position. ・The markers can be dragged to separate positions. ・You can create a gentle blur from the focus point outward. ・You can choose between circular and linear blur shapes. ・Use a pinch gesture to zoom. ・You can choose between the back camera and the face camera. (Only models with a face camera) ・There are instant shutter and 2-second timer shutter. ・Photos taken are stored in the camera roll and within the app. ・A list of taken photos is displayed. ・Images can be processed with approximately 60 filters, including brightness adjustment, contrast, blur, sharpening, sepia, monochrome, edge detection, and sketch. This app includes the following open sources. AQGridView(Copyright(c)2010-2011, Kobo Inc.) and GPUImage(Copyright (c) 2012, Brad Larson, Ben Cochran, Hugues Lismonde, Keitaroh Kobayashi, Alaric Cole, Matthew Clark, Jacob Gundersen, Chris Williams. All rights reserved.) [Note] It does not guarantee reliably taking pictures in any case. We are not able to offer compensation for any damages or losses that may occur during its operation.

About

FlipIt

Features
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FlipIt - Instant Reverse Video Create satisfying reverse videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Stories in seconds. Record a moment, reverse it instantly, and share it directly to your favorite social platforms. Perfect for magic tricks, water splashes, sports clips, jumps, object throws, creative transitions, and viral reverse-video trends. THREE REVERSE MODES Reverse Classic reverse playback. Original and Reverse Play normally, then reverse. Reverse and Original Start reversed, then play forward. AUDIO INCLUDED Reverse audio together with video or export without audio and add your own music later. HIGH QUALITY EXPORTS • 720p 60fps • 1080p 30fps • 1080p 60fps (Pro) • 4K 30fps (Pro) SIMPLE WORKFLOW Record your video Reverse instantly Preview and adjust speed Save or share PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens directly on your iPhone. No uploads. No servers. No accounts required. FLIPIT PRO • Remove watermark • Unlock 1080p 60fps exports • Unlock 4K 30fps exports • One-time purchase NOTES • Portrait videos only • Up to 20 seconds in Reverse mode • Up to 10 seconds in combined modes • Free version includes watermark

Screenshots

AirSLR4 screens
FlipIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirSLR at none against FlipIt's 1. FlipIt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlipIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirSLR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirSLR ships an update every 5 months, FlipIt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AirSLR versus FlipIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirSLRFlipIt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROFUMI MARUOAnkit Raj

In-app purchases

None

AirSLR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlipIt

One-time1
  • FlipIt Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is AirSLR free?
AirSLR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipIt free?
FlipIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirSLR or FlipIt have ads?
AirSLR shows ads; FlipIt does not.
Which is updated more often, AirSLR or FlipIt?
AirSLR ships an update every 5 months, and FlipIt fortnightly. Most recently, AirSLR was updated on November 11, 2026 and FlipIt on November 5, 2026.

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