# Qlippie vs The Simple Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Qlippie at 5.0 against The Simple Camera's 4.5. Qlippie also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). The Simple Camera's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qlippie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qlippie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Qlippie ships an update monthly, The Simple Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qlippie | The Simple Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlippie/id1022748758/reviews)** | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shanghai) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473924491) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### Qlippie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlippie/id1022748758)

This compact, wearable camera captures high-definition video and still photos. Connect wirelessly to a smartphone app to control shooting modes, apply filters, edit content, and share moments instantly.

**Highlights:** Wearable HD camera, Wireless app control, Live view functionality, Multiple shooting modes (time-lapse, slow-motion, video, photo), Photo and video editing tools, Instant social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Simple Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** High quality photos (48MP), Live photos and videos, Minimal User Interface, Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto, Apple Watch support, Lock screen widget launch, Lockable focus and exposure

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 📸 High photo quality
- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Ads in free version
- 📉 Quality not as good as native app
- ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
- 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving

**Requested features**

- Add 24MP resolution option
- Improve zoom functionality and buttons
- Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
- Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
- Allow saving to custom albums


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qlippie free?

Qlippie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Simple Camera free?

The Simple Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Qlippie or The Simple Camera?

Qlippie is rated higher. Qlippie averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Simple Camera averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do Qlippie or The Simple Camera have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; Qlippie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qlippie or The Simple Camera?

Qlippie ships an update monthly, and The Simple Camera weekly. Most recently, Qlippie was updated on October 8, 2026 and The Simple Camera on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*