# The Simple Camera vs Zero Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Zero Camera at 5.0 against The Simple Camera's 4.5. Zero Camera also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 55%). The Simple Camera's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Zero Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 4, 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 76% of Zero Camera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Zero Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Zero Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-camera/id1449814538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Koichiro Kamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/476534292) |

## 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


### Zero Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-camera/id1449814538)

Instantly start recording video with a single launch. This app prioritizes speed, automatically beginning video capture upon opening and stopping when you exit. It allows for seamless sharing and captures both video and photos without mode switching.

**Highlights:** Auto-record on launch, Auto-stop when leaving app, Lock recording orientation, Seamless sharing, Capture video and photos without switching, Secure in-app storage vault (Premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム機能 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is Zero Camera free?

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

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

Zero Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Zero Camera averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both The Simple Camera and Zero Camera show ads.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Zero Camera fortnightly. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zero Camera on September 6, 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.*