Comparison

The Simple Camera vs Dazz Cam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Simple Camera

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and allows for lockable focus and exposure. It's designed for speed and simplicity.

Highlights
  • High quality photos (48MP)
  • Live photos and videos
  • Minimal User Interface
  • Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto
  • Launchable from Lock screen widget
  • Lockable focus and exposure
Features
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SIMPLE IS THE BEST. This is the most simple camera on our planet. - High quality photos(48MP), live photos and videos. - Minimal User Interface and sophisticated feature. - Easy and Intuitive to use. - Support UltraWide / Wide / Telephoto camera - Launch-able from Lock screen widget. - Lockable focus and exposure. - Free App but almost no ads.

About

Dazz Cam

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

Highlights
  • Authentic vintage photo and video capture
  • Emulates 80s film cameras
  • Supports various retro film formats
  • Modern digital camera profiles
  • Double exposure effect
  • Import existing photos for editing
  • Adjustable camera settings
Features
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Dazz Camera, Pro Photographer in your Pocket. We believe in keeping it simple, no need for post-editing. With just one tap, you can capture the most authentic vintage photos or videos, letting you enjoy the moment without distractions. Dazz camera is inspired by classic film cameras from the 80s. We’ve sampled real film stock to recreate the colors and textures of vintage photography. Dazz camera supports shooting in various retro film formats like 135 film, 120 film, toy cameras, slide film, half-frame cameras, instant camera, 3D film photography, disposable camera, and more. Besides film photography, Dazz camera also offers modern digital camera color profiles, including compact camera, CCD camera, and we’re constantly adding more. You can also capture videos with a retro vibe, using formats like 8mm film camera, 16mm film camera, VHS tape camera, DCR camera, movie camera, and slide projector. We’re always rolling out new cameras, so keep an eye out! When you’re capturing photos and videos, we’ve got some cool extra features and accessories for you: - Save the negative and reprocess it to achieve different exposure and color temperature. (Available on select cameras) - Double exposure effect by layering two photos. - Timer for delayed shots. - Flash. - Import your existing photos for editing. (Available on select cameras) - Adjust color temperature and tint. - Switch between preset focal lengths or adjust freely. - Tweak exposure compensation. - Adjust ISO and shutter speed. - Stabilization settings. - Composition grids. - Fisheye lens. - Starburst lens. - Color flash filters. - Prism lens. - ND filter. When you share your photos on social media, don’t forget to tag them with #dazzcam. Our team might just feature your awesome photos in our collection! Got any questions? Email us at dazz.camera@gmail.com. Dazz Pro Subscription - Join Dazz Pro to access all cameras and accessories. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

The Simple Camera3 screens
Dazz Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dazz Cam at none against The Simple Camera's shown. Dazz Cam also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 206) and review sentiment (74% vs 55%). The Simple Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dazz Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 117K ratings behind it against 206, 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 74% of Dazz Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Dazz Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Simple Camera versus Dazz Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Simple CameraDazz Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (206 ratings)4.8 (117K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings206117K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKANAME OHARADAZZ PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

The Simple Camera

All ratings206 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative33.3%

Dazz Cam

All ratings114,763 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2,413 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

The Simple Camera

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
  • 📸 High photo quality
  • 🤫 Silent shooting capability
  • 🚀 Fast performance
  • 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

Room to improve

  • ❌ Ads in free version
  • 📉 Quality not as good as native app
  • ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
  • 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Dazz Cam

From 117K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🚀 Easily the best photography app
  • 👍 Incredible results
  • 👍 Wonderful app
  • 👍 Awesome features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't save photos to camera roll
  • 🐛 Crops photos after applying filters
  • 🐛 Doesn't preserve original photo ratio
  • 🐛 Clunky interface
  • 🐛 D3D camera not available on older iPhones

Bugs and requests

The Simple Camera

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Camera access button not working
  • Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • Photos not saving
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  • App not launching after permission granted
  • Feature broken: no longer goes to landscape with Apple TV
  • Focus problems, blurry photos
  • 48MP setting disables zoom
  • Vertical/horizontal orientation detection issues
  • Widget icon disappeared after update
  • Video focus issues
  • Shutter button placement issues
  • Volume buttons not working for shutter
  • App reverts to free mode after purchase
  • App crashes after update
  • Silent mode not working
  • Shutter sound randomly plays
  • Ads appearing during critical moments
  • In-app purchase not unlocking full version
  • App not saving photos after processing
  • Accelerometer metadata corrupted, causing orientation issues in other apps
  • 1:1 square shooting results in vertical shift

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
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  • Implement portrait mode
  • Add Timelapse and Panorama features
  • Add option to toggle adjustable exposure/brightness square
  • Support for cinematic mode
  • Add option to change app icon
  • Mirror effect for front camera
  • VGA resolution setting
  • Improve QR code reader functionality
  • Allow setting as default camera app

Dazz Cam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • D3D camera not working on some devices
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Incompatibility with older iPhones

Requested features

11 requests
  • Save camera settings as presets
  • Add Dazz community feature to share presets
  • Option to disable timestamp
  • Allow importing photos to apply filters
  • Option to save original photo without filters
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  • Live preview of filters before taking photo
  • Higher quality photo/video export
  • More video filter options like VHS
  • Ability to adjust grain/effects intensity
  • Support for iPad
  • Ability to write captions/stories for photos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Simple Camera

One-time1
  • Full feature option$9.99
10 purchases

Dazz Cam

Subscriptions1
  • Dazz Pro$6.991 Year
One-time9
  • Dazz Black Camera$0.99
  • Dazz Flash Color$0.99
  • Dazz ND Filter$0.99
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  • Dazz Fisheye Lens$1.99
  • Dazz Inst SQ$1.99
  • Dazz Camera NT16$1.99
  • Dazz S Classic$1.99
  • Dazz Exp Camera$2.99
  • Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is The Simple Camera free?
The Simple Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dazz Cam free?
Dazz Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or Dazz Cam?
Dazz Cam is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Dazz Cam averages 4.8 from 117K ratings.
Do The Simple Camera or Dazz Cam have ads?
The Simple Camera shows ads; Dazz Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or Dazz Cam?
The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Dazz Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dazz Cam on November 4, 2026.

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