# SHC3 — Simple Hardcore Camera (3)

> Simple Hardcore Camera (3) (iPhone/iPad app by aligo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shc3/id6761638817 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [aligo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886388167)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shc3/id6761638817/reviews.md

## What is SHC3?

SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3).

An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter.

SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly.

CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC
A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere.

CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM
Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster.

16-BIT RAW
Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish.

IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS

• Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame.
• Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth.
• Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression.
• Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others.

Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling.

FOCUSED
Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing.

PRIVACY
All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHC3 Pro Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| SHC3 Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-19

• Improved viewfinder framing for 4:3, 1:1, and other aspect ratios
• Improved app icon appearance in Light, Dark, and Tinted modes
• Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-25

• Improved Recipe and Editor controls
• Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-10

• Highest Resolution capture, up to 48MP on supported devices
• Improved histogram display
• Improved gallery features
• Improved settings menu

### 1.0 — 2026-06-04

No release notes.

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