Comparison

ToyCam vs TiltShift

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

Head to head
About

ToyCam

Transform your scenery photos into miniature toy-like images with tilt-shift effects. Explore various filters and adjust their intensity to create unique, artistic visuals. Share your creations with others.

Highlights
  • Tilt-shift photography effect
  • Transform scenery photos
  • Multiple filters
  • Adjustable filter intensity
  • Share creations
Features
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Take or select a scenery photo, transform it into a picture of toys and share it with the world! Try the amazing tilt shift photography! More filters are available for other type of photos. Swipe horizontally to select different filters and vertically for intensity. You can also use the arrow keys on keyboard to select filter and intensity. 【 ToyCam Pinterest 】 http://www.pinterest.com/virtualgs/toycam/

About

TiltShift

Create a miniature model effect on your photos by adjusting the focus and depth of field. Enhance your images by fine-tuning brightness and chroma for a visually appealing preview of the tilt-shift effect.

Highlights
  • Miniature model effect
  • Adjustable focus position
  • Depth of field control
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Chroma adjustment
  • Visual effect preview
Features
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Transform your photos into stunning miniature masterpieces with TiltShift.​ TiltShift provides professional-grade blur effects and depth-of-field controls, allowing you to create the classic "toy town" look or elegant portrait bokeh in seconds. Whether you are a professional photographer or a casual hobbyist, our intuitive tools give you the creative freedom you need.​ Key Features:​ • Professional Blur Engine:​ High-quality linear and radial blur gradients. • Precision Control:​ Adjust blur intensity, spread, and position with simple gestures. • Real-time Preview:​ See your adjustments instantly with our optimized rendering engine. • High-Resolution Export:​ Save your creations in full quality without compromise. Download TiltShift today and start seeing the world from a new perspective!​

Screenshots

ToyCam4 screens
TiltShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TiltShift at Free against ToyCam's $0.99. ToyCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

TiltShift is free to download; ToyCam costs $0.99 up front. TiltShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ToyCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ToyCam holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ToyCam's written reviews are positive against 11% of TiltShift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToyCam ships an update every 3 months, TiltShift every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
ToyCam versus TiltShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToyCamTiltShift
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual GSCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

ToyCam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative69.6%

TiltShift

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

ToyCam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TiltShift

One-time1
  • In-app purchase$0.99

Questions

Is ToyCam free?
ToyCam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TiltShift free?
TiltShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ToyCam or TiltShift?
ToyCam is rated higher. ToyCam averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TiltShift averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ToyCam or TiltShift have ads?
TiltShift shows ads; ToyCam does not.
Which is updated more often, ToyCam or TiltShift?
ToyCam ships an update every 3 months, and TiltShift every 20 months. Most recently, ToyCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and TiltShift on October 5, 2026.

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