The Simple Camera vs Effect Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Simple Camera
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.
- 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
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SIMPLE IS THE BEST. This is the most simple camera on our planet. - High quality photos(48MP), live photos and videos. - Minimal User Interface and sophisticated feature. - Easy and Intuitive to use. - Support UltraWide / Wide / Telephoto camera - Launch-able from Lock screen widget. - Lockable focus and exposure. - Free App but almost no ads.
Effect Log
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Effect Logは、日々の短い写真や動画を気軽に撮りためて、1日のVlogとして振り返れるカメラアプリです。 フィルム調の色味、時刻オーバーレイ、日付ごとの整理で、何気ない瞬間をその日の空気ごと残せます。撮影した素材はアプリ内で日付ごとにまとまり、まとめて再生したり、書き出して共有したりできます。 主な機能: ・写真・動画の撮影 ・フィルム調フィルター ・時刻オーバーレイ ・日付ごとの素材管理 ・1日のVlogプレビュー ・Vlogの書き出しと共有 ・カレンダーと統計での振り返り 大きなイベントだけでなく、散歩、食事、移動中の景色、友だちとの時間など、あとで見返したくなる小さな記録に向いています。 毎日の一瞬を、少しだけ映画のように。 利用規約: https://maze-exoplanet-0e2.notion.site/3aa7b66377f680d98530d34846248977 プライバシーポリシー: https://maze-exoplanet-0e2.notion.site/3aa7b66377f680f5976efa836e036e67
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effect Log at none against The Simple Camera's 1. Effect Log also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Effect Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Effect Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Simple Camera | Effect Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (206 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KANAME OHARA | ITELLA, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
Bugs and requests
The Simple Camera
Reported bugs
23 issues- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving
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- App not launching after permission granted
- Feature broken: no longer goes to landscape with Apple TV
- Focus problems, blurry photos
- 48MP setting disables zoom
- Vertical/horizontal orientation detection issues
- Widget icon disappeared after update
- Video focus issues
- Shutter button placement issues
- Volume buttons not working for shutter
- App reverts to free mode after purchase
- App crashes after update
- Silent mode not working
- Shutter sound randomly plays
- Ads appearing during critical moments
- In-app purchase not unlocking full version
- App not saving photos after processing
- Accelerometer metadata corrupted, causing orientation issues in other apps
- 1:1 square shooting results in vertical shift
Requested features
14 requests- 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
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- Implement portrait mode
- Add Timelapse and Panorama features
- Add option to toggle adjustable exposure/brightness square
- Support for cinematic mode
- Add option to change app icon
- Mirror effect for front camera
- VGA resolution setting
- Improve QR code reader functionality
- Allow setting as default camera app
Effect Log
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Simple Camera
- Full feature option$5.99
Effect Log
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Simple Camera free?
Is Effect Log free?
Do The Simple Camera or Effect Log have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or Effect Log?
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