# Double Exposure vs Double Exposure Effect

The clearest difference is rating: Double Exposure Effect at 4.5 against Double Exposure's 3.7. Double Exposure Effect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Double Exposure's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Double Exposure sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Double Exposure Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Double Exposure Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Double Exposure's written reviews are positive against 100% of Double Exposure Effect's.

Double Exposure ships an update every 3 months, Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Exposure | Double Exposure Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure/id975001289/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allez Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363789166) | [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894) |

## What reviewers say

### Double Exposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure/id975001289)

Blend multiple photos into artistic, dreamlike images with this app. Capture new shots or use existing library photos. Offers free basic blending with optional Pro upgrades for higher resolution, advanced controls, and more blend modes.

**Highlights:** Blend photos from library or capture new, Control exposure and touch focus, Multiple blend modes (Pro), Full resolution output (Pro), ProRAW, TIFF, HEIF support (Pro), Manual exposure and focus controls (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO - Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| PRO - One Time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent functionality
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward
- 👍 Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features
- 💰 Requires payment
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Freezes on login screen
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to restore purchases
- Unable to open photos from library

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of existing photos
- Add blend modes
- Implement masking feature
- Provide a tutorial or instructions
- Add a delay timer for shutter


### Double Exposure Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399)

Blend two images together to create unique and artistic compositions. Select photos from your library or take new ones, then merge them to craft captivating visuals that blend emotions, landscapes, and memories.

**Highlights:** Blend two images, Select photos from library, Capture new photos with camera, Create artistic compositions, Merge emotions and landscapes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Double Exposure free?

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

### Is Double Exposure Effect free?

Double Exposure Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Double Exposure or Double Exposure Effect?

Double Exposure Effect is rated higher. Double Exposure averages 3.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Double Exposure Effect averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Double Exposure or Double Exposure Effect have ads?

Neither Double Exposure nor Double Exposure Effect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Double Exposure or Double Exposure Effect?

Double Exposure ships an update every 3 months, and Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. Most recently, Double Exposure was updated on October 11, 2026 and Double Exposure Effect on October 14, 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.*
