Gingham vs Arsenal 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gingham
This camera app offers a unique way to capture photos by applying pixelation effects. Adjust the level of pixellation with a simple swipe to achieve a distinct artistic style for your images.
- Pixelated photo capture
- Adjustable pixellation levels
- Automatic pixel-filter changes
- Unique artistic photo style
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Like a bit of mystery with your photos? Try Gingham! Gingham is a camera for pixelated photos. Gingham lets you take a pixelated photos with your iOS device! You can select the level of pixellation with the single swipe, automatically changing to a new pixel-filter! If the world is a little too clear, and the resolution is a little too high, Gingham is the app for you. Try Gingham today!
Arsenal 2
This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.
- Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis
- Full manual camera control via smartphone
- Live shot preview
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation
- Focus stacking for sharp images
- Automated timelapse capture
- Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet
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Arsenal 2 is an intelligent assistant for your DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Arsenal 2 app provides you with complete remote control of Arsenal and your camera. NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal 2’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal 2’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away! TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal 2 automates advanced exposure stacking techniques. KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus. CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal 2 makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal 2 adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded. WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal 2 fully supports nearly 100 popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras You can learn more about Arsenal 2 at https://witharsenal.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arsenal 2 at Free against Gingham's $9.99. Arsenal 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 57 months). Gingham's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, monetization model, 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
Arsenal 2 is free to download; Gingham costs $9.99 up front. Gingham sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arsenal 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gingham holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 933 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Gingham ships an update every 57 months, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gingham | Arsenal 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (933 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 933 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 498 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Ramiscal | North of You, LLC |
Customer experience
Gingham
Arsenal 2
Bugs and requests
Gingham
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Arsenal 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to save/load panoramic files
- Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
- Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
- Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for GPS data
- Improve panorama functionality
- Implement true BULB mode support
- Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
- Add iPad app version with larger interface
In-app purchases
Gingham
- Cloud$3.99
Arsenal 2
No in-app purchases
