# Fractalizer vs Nception

The clearest difference is price: Nception at Free against Fractalizer's $1.99. Nception also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (424 vs 6). Fractalizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Nception is free to download; Fractalizer costs $1.99 up front. Nception sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fractalizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nception holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nception has 424 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Fractalizer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Nception's.

Fractalizer ships an update every 6 weeks, Nception monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fractalizer | Nception |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fractalizer/id953836458/reviews) | **[4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Rood](https://appshunter.io/developer/953836457) | [Hugekids AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/373198657) |

## What reviewers say

### Fractalizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fractalizer/id953836458)

Transform photos and videos into artistic creations with a fractal lens. Apply real-time transformations using gestures and save or share your unique media.

**Highlights:** Apply fractal lens to photos and videos, Use media from gallery or live camera, Real-time transformation control with gestures, Save creations as still images or videos, Share artistic creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825)

Create surreal videos and captivating stills with reality distortion effects and cinematic color grading. Apply these effects live while recording or to existing media. Perfect for social media, this app offers easy-to-use tools for stunning visual content.

**Highlights:** Live camera preview for video effects, Reality distortion effects, Cinematic color grading LUTs, Mirror reflection transformations, Photo mode for still images, Social media format options, Import and edit existing media

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all effects and looks. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Powerful and versatile effects
- 🌟 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Great for creative visuals
- 💡 Unique and mind-bending features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Locked features requiring additional payment
- 🔍 Limited import options (only from camera roll)
- 🔄 Lack of customization and control over effects
- 🔇 No audio support for exported videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recording videos
- Exported videos not saving to camera roll
- Issues with effects after OS updates
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Implement more advanced editing tools
- Allow importing photos from all albums
- Provide option to adjust strength/angle of effects
- Add audio support for exported videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fractalizer free?

Fractalizer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nception free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fractalizer or Nception?

Nception is rated higher. Fractalizer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Nception averages 4.5 from 424 ratings.

### Do Fractalizer or Nception have ads?

Neither Fractalizer nor Nception shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fractalizer or Nception?

Fractalizer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nception monthly. Most recently, Fractalizer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nception on October 21, 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.*