# The Simple Camera vs Dazz Cam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Dazz Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[4.8 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **117K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 24 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [DAZZ PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679278534) |

## 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 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:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $9.99 | 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


### Dazz Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Photo & Video, #160 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazz Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| Dazz Black Camera | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Flash Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz ND Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Fisheye Lens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Inst SQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Camera NT16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz S Classic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Exp Camera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- D3D camera not working on some devices
- Photos not saving properly
- Incompatibility with older iPhones

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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