# Light 3D vs Dehancer Film Emulation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light 3D at none against Dehancer Film Emulation's 9. Light 3D also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Dehancer Film Emulation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (435 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dehancer Film Emulation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Light 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Light 3D against 4.3 for Dehancer Film Emulation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dehancer Film Emulation has 435 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Light 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dehancer Film Emulation's.

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, Dehancer Film Emulation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light 3D | Dehancer Film Emulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201/reviews)** | [4.3 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dehancer-film-emulation/id6443648413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Cael](https://appshunter.io/developer/962094043) | [Dehancer L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809973042) |

## What reviewers say

### Light 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201)

Create 3D images using geometric shapes, cameras, and lights. Design scenes by adding, removing, and adjusting elements, then render and save your creations. Customize materials for unique visual effects.

**Highlights:** Create images from 3D geometric primitives, Scene editor for adding and adjusting elements, Customize material properties for visual effects, Render scenes in full screen, Save rendered images to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dehancer Film Emulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dehancer-film-emulation/id6443648413)

This app offers a comprehensive color grading suite for photos and videos, emulating over 60 real film stocks. It provides professional tools like realistic grain and bloom to achieve an organic, classic cinema look. Join a community of creatives dedicated to authentic, film-inspired color.

**Highlights:** 60+ real film stock emulation, Retro film vibe presets, Realistic grain, Bloom and halation effects, Hollywood-level color grading tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Photo Export Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Photo Export Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Export (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Export (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Photo Export Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Export (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Non-Renewable 1 Month Dehancer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Non-Renewable 1 Year Dehancer | $150.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited Export | $399.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful film emulation
- 🎨 Excellent color grading
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Great for video editing
- 💡 Customizable presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🔌 Performance struggles on older devices
- 📂 Lack of file management features

**Reported bugs**

- Failed video exports
- Halation feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Batch processing and gallery view
- Ability to import from external sources
- More film stock options
- Camera profile matching
- Improved video export quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light 3D free?

Light 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dehancer Film Emulation free?

Dehancer Film Emulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light 3D or Dehancer Film Emulation?

Light 3D is rated higher. Light 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dehancer Film Emulation averages 4.3 from 435 ratings.

### Do Light 3D or Dehancer Film Emulation have ads?

Neither Light 3D nor Dehancer Film Emulation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light 3D or Dehancer Film Emulation?

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, and Dehancer Film Emulation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dehancer Film Emulation on October 30, 2026.

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