# The Simple Camera vs 48 MP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Simple Camera at 55% against 48 MP's 0%. The Simple Camera also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 48 MP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 48 MP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Simple Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of 48 MP's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, 48 MP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | 48 MP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48-mp/id6532613933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) |

## 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


### 48 MP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48-mp/id6532613933)

Capture high-resolution 48MP photos in HEIC or JPEG formats. Gain full manual control over camera settings like focus, shutter speed, and ISO for professional-quality images. Includes a timer for selfies and adjustable torch levels.

**Highlights:** Capture 48MP HEIC/JPEG photos, Full manual camera control, Adjust focus, shutter speed, ISO, Adjust temperature and tint, Torch level adjustment, Timer with countdown alerts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is 48 MP free?

48 MP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or 48 MP?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while 48 MP averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Simple Camera or 48 MP have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; 48 MP does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or 48 MP?

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and 48 MP every 3 months. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and 48 MP on October 16, 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.*