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Photosynthesis vs Chobial

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Photosynthesis compared with Chobial
DetailPhotosynthesis logo PhotosynthesisChobial logo Chobial
What it doesTwo lenses, one press, one high-res photo Shoot Now. Edit Later.
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree (with 5 exports per month after 14-day trial); Subscribe (monthly or yearly); Lifetime unlock available Free: shoot with any of 46 films, edit with Film, Light, Color, Crop and Describe Edits, save photos in 22 free films, import photos from other cameras. Pro: $29.99 once or $14.99 per year (first week free); save in all 46 films, use masks/heal/clone, export RAW (DNG), batch save, export as .cube LU
Key features
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture
  • Automatic alignment and color matching
  • Custom editor with advanced tools
  • Multiple export formats including PSD
  • Unlimited capture and editing in free tier
  • 1x + Zoom or 1x + 0.5x lens combinations
  • iCloud backup and custom folder export
  • Ghosting and alignment correction tools
  • Custom themes and app icons
  • Comparison view to standard camera results
  • 46 built-in films (35 colour, 11 black and white)
  • Live film preview in viewfinder
  • Shoot RAW, ProRAW, HEIF or JPEG
  • Manual ISO and shutter controls
  • Histogram and zebras
  • Manual focus with peaking
  • Masks for subject, sky, background and people
  • Heal and clone tools
  • Describe Edits AI feature
  • Create and share custom films as QR codes
What makes it different
  • Combines field of view and detail without compromise
  • Works with all two-lens iPhones since iPhone 11
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture prevents motion blur issues
  • Professional-grade export options including layered PSD
  • Every photo stays a negative so you can change the film later
  • Works on RAW files from cameras like Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon
  • Custom films fit in a QR code for easy sharing
  • Film looks work on RAW, unlike Apple Photographic Styles
  • No account, no analytics and no ads
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last check15 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)2317
Referring domains (Majestic)2875

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