# The Simple Camera vs LightFilter Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightFilter Camera at 100% against The Simple Camera's 55%. LightFilter Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Simple Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

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

LightFilter Camera 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of LightFilter Camera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, LightFilter Camera every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | LightFilter Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilter-camera/id1182506322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Revo Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182506320) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LightFilter Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilter-camera/id1182506322)

Capture stunning photos and videos with a variety of unique filters. Control your camera hands-free using voice commands and enhance your creations with editing tools. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Stackable filters, Dynamic filters, Voice-activated photo/video capture, Live photos, Video trimming, Speech recognition, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is LightFilter Camera free?

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

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

LightFilter Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while LightFilter Camera averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

The Simple Camera shows ads; LightFilter Camera does not.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and LightFilter Camera every 9 months. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on October 11, 2026 and LightFilter Camera on October 1, 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.*