The Simple Camera vs SimpleGridCam
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 allows for lockable focus and exposure. It's designed for speed and simplicity.
- High quality photos (48MP)
- Live photos and videos
- Minimal User Interface
- Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto
- Launchable from Lock screen widget
- 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.
SimpleGridCam
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SimpleGridCamは、カメラの画面にグリッド線と水平ガイドを重ねて表示するシンプルな撮影アプリです。 書類のスキャンや資料の複写、ホワイトボードの撮影など、「まっすぐ撮りたいのに、いつも傾いてしまう」というお悩みを解決します。 ■ 主な機能 ・カメラプレビューにグリッド線をオーバーレイ表示 ・縦線・横線の本数を自由に調整 ・グリッド線の不透明度を調整可能 ・水平ガイドで傾きを視覚的に確認 ・シンプルで直感的な操作画面 書類、ノート、ホワイトボード、アート作品など、正確な構図で撮影したいあらゆるシーンで活躍します。 トライアル期間終了後は、買い切り価格で全機能を継続してご利用いただけます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimpleGridCam at none against The Simple Camera's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and SimpleGridCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Simple Camera | SimpleGridCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (206 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KANAME OHARA | Yui Akiba |
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
SimpleGridCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Simple Camera
- Full feature option$9.99
SimpleGridCam
- Grid Camera Unlock$0.49
Questions
Is The Simple Camera free?
Is SimpleGridCam free?
Do The Simple Camera or SimpleGridCam have ads?
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