# Better Camera: Point & Shoot — Film looks. Yours, not AI's.

> Manual camera controls and authentic film simulations for iPhone photographers. (iPhone/iPad app by Davyd Horhiashvili.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-camera-point-and-shoot/id6759244509 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Davyd Horhiashvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825403940)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2026-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-camera-point-and-shoot/id6759244509/reviews.md

## What is Better Camera?

Camera, but better. No AI. No compromise.

Better Camera is the iPhone camera app for photographers who want what they see. No scene detection rewriting your photo. No smart HDR flattening highlights. No AI denoise smoothing skin into plastic. Just manual ISO, shutter, focus, and white balance – plus film simulations that respect what light actually did.

When the stock Camera isn't enough but pro tools are too much, Better Camera is the camera in between. Simple where it can be. Manual where it matters. Honest about what it captures.


BUY FILM, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION

Start with a free roll of 36 shots. When it runs out, buy another roll – or the whole camera, once, and never think about it again. No countdown, no expiry, no renewal you forgot about. Film you own, the way film used to work.


BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY SHOOT

– Manual ISO and Shutter Speed, plus Auto ISO and Auto Shutter
– Shutter Priority and ISO Priority modes for flexible exposure control
– Three focus modes: C-Auto across the frame, S-Auto locked to your point, and full Manual
– Focus peaking highlights sharp edges as you focus by hand, in your choice of colour
– Live histogram in the viewfinder, so you can see clipping before you press the shutter
– Exposure compensation in third stops with a thumb-friendly stepper
– Flash power compensation across five steps, for fill light that doesn't overpower
– White balance presets (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent) plus full manual Kelvin control
– Tap to focus in any mode, including Manual
– Front camera with screen flash for low-light selfies


EVERY LENS, INCLUDING MACRO

All your iPhone's lenses in one row, from ultra wide to telephoto. On supported models a dedicated macro lens gets you close enough to fill the frame with something small.


FILM, THE WAY IT SHOULD LOOK

Ten carefully crafted film simulations modelled on real stocks photographers actually shoot. Each is a proper colour profile – authentic rendering of colour, contrast, and tonal response. Not a slapped-on filter.


GRAIN, OPTIONAL

A separate grain layer, with four intensity levels, that can be applied to any film simulation or to unfiltered photos. Rendered per-pixel through a Metal compute shader. The grain is monochromatic – a single noise value per pixel applied equally across colour channels – the way real film grain actually behaves.


OUTPUT YOU CAN TRUST

– HEIF for everyday shooting
– JPEG for compatibility
– Lossless TIFF for archival, post-processing, and when compression is not acceptable

Full EXIF metadata embedded in every photo: exposure values, lens information, GPS, and the film simulation used.


QUALITY OF LIFE

– Camera settings persist between sessions – open the app and your setup is exactly where you left it, ready to shoot
– On-screen rule-of-thirds grid and gravity-based level line
– iPhone Camera Control support
– Hardware shutter button (volume keys)
– Launch from Lock Screen control
– Designed for one-handed use


BUILT BY A PHOTOGRAPHER

Better Camera was made by a Fuji X-T5 and Ricoh GR shooter who wanted his iPhone to feel as deliberate as a real camera in his pocket. No AI. No filters pretending to be film. No menus inside menus. Just a camera, but better.

Privacy Policy: https://bettercamera.app/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Instagram Community: https://www.instagram.com/better_camera/
Contact us: hey@bettercamera.app

## Key features

- Manual ISO, Shutter Speed, and Focus
- Shutter and ISO Priority modes
- Authentic film simulations
- Optional per-pixel grain layer
- HEIF, JPEG, and TIFF output
- Full EXIF metadata embedding
- Persistent camera settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-camera-point-and-shoot/id6759244509/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No focus peaking unfortunately

*2026-08-17*

Looking for an alternative to Halide as it has a beautiful  Chroma Noir film setting but it’s not configurable and not always suitable. Better camera has film grain simulation, but not as nice as Halide, but passable, but no focus peaking. I shoot a lot of manual so that’s not workable.

**Developer response:** Thanks – fair feedback.
Focus peaking is now in 1.20: it works in manual focus, and the highlight colour can be switched in Settings (yellow, red or white).
Tap to focus works in manual too – tap to get close, fine-tune with the slider. 
Grain intensity is adjustable in Settings (1–4), so it's worth trying a few levels.
Appreciate you giving it a real try.

### 5/5 — Great Simple Camera App

*2026-06-01*

Super simple and easy to use. Refreshing compared to many other and love that there is a lifetime purchase option. My only feature request would be to have this app as a camera button launch option.

**Developer response:** Thank you – glad the simplicity and the lifetime option both hit the mark.

You can already launch it from the Action Button: Settings > Action Button > Controls > Better Camera.

It's also available as a Control Centre and lock screen control. Launching from the Camera Control button is noted.

— David

### 5/5 — I don’t use the default iPhone camera app anymore

*2026-06-01*

Photos from this app look like they were taken with a professional camera, with a beautiful vintage film-like vibe. Easy to use and beautifully designed

**Developer response:** Thank you, Alina – replacing the default camera is the best compliment it can get. Glad the film look and the design land for you. Happy shooting.

— David

## Frequently asked questions about Better Camera

### Does Better Camera have ads?

No, Better Camera does not contain advertisements. It is designed to provide an uninterrupted photography experience.

### What is the price of Better Camera?

Better Camera is free to download and use. It offers optional subscription plans for advanced features, with monthly at $7.99 and yearly at $19.99, including a 7-day free trial for the yearly plan.

### What devices does Better Camera support?

Better Camera is designed for iPhone and is compatible with all iPhone models.

### What is the age rating for Better Camera?

Better Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

### How often is Better Camera updated?

The latest version, 1.09, was released on July 2, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.

### Can I use Better Camera offline?

Yes, Better Camera functions as a standalone camera application and does not require an internet connection for core shooting and editing features.

### What kind of photos does Better Camera produce?

Better Camera focuses on producing honest, real photos with manual controls and authentic film simulations, avoiding AI alterations like scene detection or smoothing.

### How does Better Camera compare to the native iPhone camera app?

Better Camera offers more granular manual control over settings like ISO, shutter speed, and focus, along with realistic film simulations, which are not available in the native iPhone camera app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2026-10-07

– Better Camera now speaks 15 more languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Turkish and Ukrainian.
– Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.20 — 2026-09-22

– Film rolls. The app is now free to try – every new user gets 36 shots, no trial countdown, no expiry.
– Macro. A dedicated macro lens for close-ups on supported iPhones.
– Focus peaking. Sharp edges are highlighted as you focus manually. On by default, with a choice of colour.
– Histogram. A live exposure readout in the viewfinder. Off by default.
– Finer shutter control, in third stops.
– Exposure compensation fixed in Shutter and ISO Priority.
– Focus improvements in C and S modes.
– Redesigned top bar and lens picker, plus lower battery use.

### 1.11 — 2026-09-08

- Much faster and smoother, especially on devices with large photo libraries
- Fixed a delay when switching films and adjusting camera settings

### 1.10 — 2026-08-30

- Fixed an issue where a valid purchase could lock the app when offline
- Smoother performance during long sessions and with large photo libraries

Tag @better_camera on Instagram – we repost the best shots.

### 1.09 — 2026-07-02

- Buy once, own it forever – a one-time purchase option is now in Settings
- Various smaller improvements

Tag @better_camera on Instagram – we repost the best shots.

## Apps similar to Better Camera

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wholegrain](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wholegrain/id6744264137) | 4.9 (8) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [WonderFilm: Cinema Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderfilm-cinema-camera/id6769675054) | — | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Lumencam \| Pocket Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumencam-pocket-camera/id6736940956) | 4.7 (3) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Camera HD & Pro Raw Photo HDR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-hd-and-pro-raw-photo-hdr/id6766443826) | — | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Lustra - Professional Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lustra-professional-camera/id6762170287) | 4.6 (11) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Koloristika • The Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koloristika-the-camera/id6757621798) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Photo & Video |

## More apps by Davyd Horhiashvili

- [VideoDuck: Video Compressor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoduck-video-compressor/id6748355118)
- [Synofi: NAS Music Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synofi-nas-music-player/id6760833067)

All apps by Davyd Horhiashvili: https://appshunter.io/developer/1825403940

## Related topics

[better camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/better-camera) · [better camera import](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/better-camera-import) · [camera bff auto photoshoot app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camera-bff-auto-photoshoot-app) · [better camera quality](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/better-camera-quality) · [shootsmart photographer tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shootsmart-photographer-tools)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-12.*