# Colorburn vs Blackie

The clearest difference is rating: Colorburn at 4.5 against Blackie's 3.1. Colorburn also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 58%) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Blackie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Colorburn costs $0.99 and Blackie $3.99 up front. Colorburn sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Blackie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colorburn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorburn has 380 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Colorburn's written reviews are positive against 58% of Blackie's.

Colorburn ships an update every 5 weeks, Blackie monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorburn | Blackie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorburn/id899003026/reviews)** | [3.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackie/id904557761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓东 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083287354) | [Brutality Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/596941590) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorburn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorburn/id899003026)

This camera app offers an extensive collection of 1000 unique filters and 98 grid filters to transform your photos and videos. Easily edit existing images with professional tools, apply frames, and share your creations instantly to social media.

**Highlights:** 1000 unique color filters, 98 grid filters for multiple effects, Video recording with filters, Live Photo capture, Split photography mode, Professional editing tools, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Segment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ring Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Square Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Face Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Variety of unique filters and color combinations
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Excellent photo editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving issues on certain devices/OS versions
- 🔒 Paid filters/features behind paywall
- 🔍 Overwhelming number of filters can be confusing
- 🔍 Lack of organization/categorization for filters

**Reported bugs**

- Saving photos to camera roll not working
- Live Photos not supported
- Crashes reported on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Video editing and filter support
- Ability to save custom filter combinations
- Improved photo library integration
- More free filter options


### Blackie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackie/id904557761)

This app is designed for black and white photography enthusiasts, offering a minimal interface and powerful tools for both beginners and professionals. It provides real-time effect previews, manual camera controls, and extensive editing options to achieve stunning monochrome images.

**Highlights:** Real-time effect previews, Manual camera controls, Extensive editing mods, Customizable presets, Minimalist design, Fast camera access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent B&W quality
- 🎨 Great filters and effects
- ⚙️ Powerful controls
- 📸 Good for street photography
- 💡 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 App not usable (on some devices)
- 📉 Poor usability (for some)
- 🐞 Bugs and glitches
- 🫙 Difficult to save photos

**Reported bugs**

- Severe crashes
- Photos not saving
- Editing not saving
- Upper side of pictures cut off
- Double assignments in UI (e.g., histogram)

**Requested features**

- Customizable default comment in metadata
- Home screen shortcut icon
- Masking function
- Retouch/correction function
- Support for 48MP max grid


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorburn free?

Colorburn costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Blackie free?

Blackie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colorburn or Blackie?

Colorburn is rated higher. Colorburn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Blackie averages 3.1 from 44 ratings.

### Do Colorburn or Blackie have ads?

Neither Colorburn nor Blackie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colorburn or Blackie?

Colorburn ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blackie monthly. Most recently, Colorburn was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blackie on October 29, 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.*