# LÒMÒGRAPH vs ChaReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChaReader at 83% against LÒMÒGRAPH's 46%. ChaReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). LÒMÒGRAPH's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LÒMÒGRAPH sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ChaReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChaReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LÒMÒGRAPH has 292 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of LÒMÒGRAPH's written reviews are positive against 83% of ChaReader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LÒMÒGRAPH | ChaReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomograph/id930743975/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chareader/id1531941930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LI HUNG WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/859803055) | [Kuixi Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052013882) |

## What reviewers say

### LÒMÒGRAPH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomograph/id930743975)

Add vintage-style date watermarks and random light leak effects to your photos. Simulate a disposable camera experience with various film types and random filters to make everyday moments memorable.

**Highlights:** 1000+ light leakage effects, Random filter effects, Color date watermarks, Add date watermarks to existing photos, Simulates disposable camera, 8mm/35mm film simulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Film Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Film Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Film Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Film Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Idea Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


### ChaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chareader/id1531941930)

Convert text from various sources into spoken word. Save articles as audio or PDF, and extract key information. Personalize your reading experience with adjustable voice settings and display options.

**Highlights:** Import articles from web, documents, images (OCR), Read articles aloud with adjustable voice settings, Export audio to MP3, Export articles to PDF, Extract key information (email, links, phone), Save favorite sentences to Collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LÒMÒGRAPH free?

LÒMÒGRAPH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChaReader free?

ChaReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LÒMÒGRAPH or ChaReader?

ChaReader is rated higher. LÒMÒGRAPH averages 4.5 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while ChaReader averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LÒMÒGRAPH or ChaReader have ads?

LÒMÒGRAPH shows ads; ChaReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, LÒMÒGRAPH or ChaReader?

LÒMÒGRAPH ships an update every 2 months, and ChaReader every 2 months. Most recently, LÒMÒGRAPH was updated on October 6, 2026 and ChaReader on September 30, 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.*