# DSLR Camera vs kirakira+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: kirakira+ at none against DSLR Camera's 1. kirakira+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.9K). DSLR Camera's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 35%). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

DSLR Camera costs $0.99 and kirakira+ $0.99 up front. DSLR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. kirakira+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DSLR Camera against 4.8 for kirakira+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 35% of kirakira+'s.

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, kirakira+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSLR Camera | kirakira+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kirakira-plus/id955687901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | #88 |
| Size | 237 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fulvio Scichilone](https://appshunter.io/developer/577741913) | [bytes inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451040503) |

## What reviewers say

### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and edit stunning photos and videos with manual camera controls, AI-powered filters, and advanced editing tools. Offers features like RAW capture, AR effects, and predictive filter selection for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (Shutter, ISO, Focus), AI-powered predictive filters, RAW photo capture, AR Portrait and AR Assistant, Advanced photo editor, Bokeh and Dual Filter effects, Hand timer and Face Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black & White collection | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 💡 Useful filters and editing features
- 🎨 Great photo quality
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Unintuitive UI/UX
- 🔧 Buggy features (e.g. RAW mode, video recording)
- 🤖 Unreliable AI/AR functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between lenses
- Photos not saving properly
- Manual settings not applying correctly
- AR features not functioning as expected
- Slow performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for 16:9 aspect ratio
- Implement night mode and better low-light performance
- Allow saving of custom camera settings
- Improve video recording capabilities (e.g. frame rates, stabilization)
- Integrate with photo editing apps for seamless workflow


### kirakira+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kirakira-plus/id955687901)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance your photos and videos with dazzling glitter effects. Add a cross filter to your camera lens to make light sources and reflective objects shine brilliantly. Perfect for capturing the sparkle of jewelry, glass, and illumination for a gorgeous shot.

**Highlights:** Add glitter effects to photos and videos, Edit existing photos and videos, Create 'kirakiragraph' from still images, Swipe to change effects, Adjust glitter intensity, View shooting history

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Pretty and well-thought-out effects
- 🎨 Adjustable sparkle intensity
- 💫 Captures light and sparkle well
- 🎥 Ability to add effects to existing videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of control over where sparkles are applied
- 🔥 Overuse of sparkles in unwanted areas
- 🔽 Reduced video/photo quality after applying effects
- 🐛 Frequent crashes, bugs, and white screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload photos from camera roll
- App freezes or shows blank white screen
- Inconsistent functionality after updates
- Unexpected charges or in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add eraser tool to remove sparkles from specific areas
- Allow adjusting filter strength and duration of sparkle effect
- Implement zoom and video mute functions
- Enable applying effects to photos/videos from camera roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DSLR Camera free?

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

### Is kirakira+ free?

kirakira+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DSLR Camera or kirakira+?

kirakira+ is rated higher. DSLR Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while kirakira+ averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do DSLR Camera or kirakira+ have ads?

Neither DSLR Camera nor kirakira+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DSLR Camera or kirakira+?

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and kirakira+ every 9 days. Most recently, DSLR Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and kirakira+ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DSLR Camera or kirakira+?

DSLR Camera currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and kirakira+ at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*