# The Simple Camera vs SCamera Pro

The clearest difference is price: The Simple Camera at Free against SCamera Pro's $7.99. The Simple Camera also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 18). SCamera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

The Simple Camera is free to download; SCamera Pro costs $7.99 up front. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SCamera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Simple Camera against 4.4 for SCamera Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 61% of SCamera Pro's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, SCamera Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | SCamera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scamera-pro/id1613327007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [TotalContent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542541643) |

## 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


### SCamera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scamera-pro/id1613327007)

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a simulated turned-off device or fake background. Offers HD/4K recording, Apple Watch control, and Face/Touch ID protection.

**Highlights:** Discreet photo and video capture, Simulated turned-off device screen, Fake background display, Web browsing disguise, HD/4K recording with stabilization, Apple Watch control, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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 SCamera Pro free?

SCamera Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or SCamera Pro?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while SCamera Pro averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do The Simple Camera or SCamera Pro have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; SCamera Pro does not.

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

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and SCamera Pro fortnightly. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and SCamera Pro on September 23, 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.*