# The Simple Camera vs AlbumCamera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlbumCamera at 92% against The Simple Camera's 55%. AlbumCamera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). The Simple Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

AlbumCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 14, 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 92% of AlbumCamera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, AlbumCamera every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | AlbumCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albumcamera-organize-camera/id1419954381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## 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


### AlbumCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albumcamera-organize-camera/id1419954381)

Effortlessly organize your photos and videos as you shoot. This camera app automatically saves media to designated albums, saving you time on manual sorting. Supports various formats including LivePhotos and videos.

**Highlights:** Automatic album saving, Square photo shooting, LivePhotos support, Video recording, HEIF/HEVC format support, Add new/existing albums, Browse albums by preview

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hides the ads in the app | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is AlbumCamera free?

AlbumCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

AlbumCamera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while AlbumCamera averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

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

Both The Simple Camera and AlbumCamera show ads.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and AlbumCamera every 9 months. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and AlbumCamera on October 24, 2026.

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