Film-look camera
slay vs mood.camera
A point-and-shoot that bakes a film look into every photo. Here is how it compares to slay, the composition-first camera for iPhone.
| Feature |  slay | mood.camera |
|---|---|---|
| Live composition guides | 14 guides | Grid and level only |
| Film looks / LUTs | 38 LUTs and presets | 14 film emulations, grain and halation |
| No-edit, post-ready photos | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Framing plus a finished look | An analog film aesthetic |
| Price | Free · Pro $1.99/week, $2.99/month or $39.99 lifetime | 7-day trial · $1.99/month or $14.99 lifetime |
Do the math
slay is free to download. Slay Pro is $1.99/week, $2.99/month with a 3-day free trial, or $39.99 once for lifetime. Cancel anytime.
Where mood.camera is great
Best for: Casual shooters who want an analog, filmic aesthetic with no editing.
- 14 colour emulations with film grain and cinematic halation
- Custom and random presets, double exposure and portrait bokeh
- No editing needed — the look is applied as you shoot
- Affordable: $1.99/month or $14.99 lifetime after a 7-day trial
- Only an optional grid and level for composition
- Nothing that tells you where to place the subject or how to frame the scene
- Free tier is limited to random emulation mode after the trial
Where slay wins
Composition, taught live as you shoot.
- 14 composition guides drawn on the live viewfinder
- Shot recipes for portraits, travel and food: height, angle, zoom and distance
- A gold crosshair for precise subject alignment
- 38 LUTs and presets, so you still get a finished look in one tap
The verdict
Both apps skip the editing step. mood.camera wins on authentic film character; slay wins on framing, telling you where to stand and where the subject goes, with 38 LUTs to finish the look. For Instagram-ready photos that are well composed, start with slay.
slay vs mood.camera: FAQ
- Is slay a mood.camera alternative?
- Yes, if you want post-ready photos without editing. mood.camera focuses on film emulation; slay focuses on composition guides and includes 38 LUTs and presets for the finished look.
- Can I use slay and mood.camera together?
- Yes. Use slay when framing matters, like portraits, travel and food, and mood.camera when you want a specific film character.
Frame it perfectly, every time.
Free to download. Slay Pro from $1.99/week unlocks every guide, LUT and article.
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