# Camera1 vs Video Journal & Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera1 at 77% against Video Journal & Notes's 0%. Camera1 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 41 months). Video Journal & Notes's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera1 costs $4.99 and Video Journal & Notes $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camera1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera1 has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Camera1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Journal & Notes's.

Camera1 ships an update every 4 months, Video Journal & Notes every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera1 | Video Journal & Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera1-black-and-white-camera/id1045842628/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-journal-and-notes/id1614485576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Ardon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045842627) | [SCANGINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614485578) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera1-black-and-white-camera/id1045842628)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a dedicated manual camera experience for black and white photography. It provides full creative control over contrast and exposure in real-time, allowing users to develop their vision before capturing the shot. Users can also manually adjust focus and exposure for professional-quality monochrome images.

**Highlights:** Black and white photography only, Manual focus and exposure control, Real-time contrast and exposure adjustments, Live histogram and over-exposure warning, Support for RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, and JPEG formats, Zen mode for distraction-free shooting, Multiple crop formats and grid views

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Excellent black and white rendering
- 👍 Realistic color filters
- 👍 Good for street photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lock function confusing/not working
- 🐛 No film simulation
- 🐛 Image stabilizer not managed (blurry photos)
- 🐛 App feels like it needs an update
- 🐛 Swiping out of app not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Lock function confusing/not working
- Image stabilizer not managed (blurry photos)
- Swiping out of app not always working
- Live filters not working on some devices
- Preview tonality not always matching result

**Requested features**

- More effects / profiles
- Autofocus field display and movement
- Choose focal length (e.g., 28mm, 35mm, 50mm)
- Anamorphic lens option
- Timer


### Video Journal & Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-journal-and-notes/id1614485576)

Create and organize video notes with titles and dates. Export your video diary as an HTML webpage, ready for online use or local storage. Features include a night camera mode and seamless camera switching during recording.

**Highlights:** Organize videos by title and date, Export videos as HTML webpages, Night camera mode algorithm, Switch cameras during recording, Export all content as a ZIP archive

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera1 free?

Camera1 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Journal & Notes free?

Video Journal & Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera1 or Video Journal & Notes?

Camera1 is rated higher. Camera1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Video Journal & Notes averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Camera1 or Video Journal & Notes have ads?

Neither Camera1 nor Video Journal & Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera1 or Video Journal & Notes?

Camera1 ships an update every 4 months, and Video Journal & Notes every 41 months. Most recently, Camera1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Video Journal & Notes on November 3, 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.*