# The Simple Camera vs Auto Photo Camera

The Simple Camera and Auto Photo Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 14% of Auto Photo Camera's. The Simple Camera also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 35). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Auto Photo Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Simple Camera against 4.4 for Auto Photo Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 14% of Auto Photo Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Auto Photo Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** | [4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-photo-camera/id1250900449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 13.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Penzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/502622543) |

## 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


### Auto Photo Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-photo-camera/id1250900449)

Capture photos automatically at set intervals with this fast camera app. It offers slow motion recording and image stabilization for smoother videos. Quickly launch the camera or video mode via widgets.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo capture, Adjustable interval timer, Slow motion video recording, Image stabilization, Widget for quick launch, Ad-free camera interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is Auto Photo Camera free?

Auto Photo Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or Auto Photo Camera?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Auto Photo Camera averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do The Simple Camera or Auto Photo Camera have ads?

Both The Simple Camera and Auto Photo Camera show ads.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Auto Photo Camera weekly. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Auto Photo Camera on October 24, 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.*