# The Simple Camera vs NoUICamera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoUICamera at 100% against The Simple Camera's 55%. NoUICamera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). The Simple Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NoUICamera 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 3, 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 100% of NoUICamera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, NoUICamera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | NoUICamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nouicamera/id1610518913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [kiyoshi yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482640077) |

## 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


### NoUICamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nouicamera/id1610518913)

This application provides a clean, on-screen UI-free live video feed from your device's camera. It's ideal for using your iOS device as a webcam or for professional video setups. Switch cameras with swipes and zoom with pinch gestures.

**Highlights:** No on-screen UI, Clean camera feed output, Front and rear camera switching, Zoom functionality, iOS webcam alternative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is NoUICamera free?

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

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

NoUICamera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while NoUICamera averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

The Simple Camera shows ads; NoUICamera does not.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and NoUICamera every 5 months. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and NoUICamera on October 3, 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.*