# The Simple Camera vs Snaptouch Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snaptouch Camera at none against The Simple Camera's 1. Snaptouch Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 206). The Simple Camera's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 34%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Simple Camera against 4.6 for Snaptouch Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snaptouch Camera has 3.7K ratings behind it against 206, 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 34% of Snaptouch Camera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Snaptouch Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Snaptouch Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptouch-camera/id1255930529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [C&A Marketing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/626227070) |

## 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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


### Snaptouch Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptouch-camera/id1255930529)

Edit, print, and share photos from your smartphone or tablet. Connect to your camera or social media to access and customize images with filters and borders. Print your creations easily with preview options.

**Highlights:** Photo editing, Photo printing, Social media integration, Filters and borders, Print preview, Device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good editing tools
- 📸 Captures memories well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Connectivity issues with camera
- 🔄 Printing process unreliable
- 📷 Poor photo quality

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't allow firmware updates
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Printing function not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Restore original Polaroid frame option
- Allow access to photo libraries instead of just social media
- Improve print preview and editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is Snaptouch Camera free?

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

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

Snaptouch Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Snaptouch Camera averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

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

The Simple Camera shows ads; Snaptouch Camera does not.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Snaptouch Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and Snaptouch 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.*