radcam vs j. Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
radcam
This app offers a comprehensive suite of aesthetic editing tools for photos, inspired by popular film and vintage styles. Users can apply filters instantly with the live camera or enhance existing images with a vast preset library and various textures. It's designed for creators looking to achieve unique and standout visual styles.
- 60+ presets and filters
- Live camera with real-time filters
- Effects and textures (grain, dust)
- Vintage and film frames
- Full photo editing toolkit
Read full descriptionHide full description
Aesthetic photo editor used by 10M+ users worldwide! Radcam brings the most popular editing styles into one app: film-inspired tones, vintage looks, moody presets, retro grain, disposable camera vibes, and more. Use the live camera to shoot with filters applied instantly, or import your photos and edit with our curated preset library designed for creators. Features 60+ presets and filters Film presets, vintage filters, moody edits, clean tones, warm aesthetics, everything you need for standout photos. Live camera Shoot photos with real-time filters, film overlays, VHS vibes, grain, and more. Effects and textures Add grain, dust textures, retro film looks, and lens flares. Vintage and film frames Authentic Kodak, disposable camera, 35mm, and Polaroid-style frames. Full photo editing toolkit Adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, color, and more with pro-level controls. Join thousands of creators editing their photos with Radcam. Tag us in your edits @radcamofficial so we can feature you on our Instagram. Privacy Policy: https://goingmerry.xyz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://goingmerry.xyz/terms-conditions/
j. Camera
Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.
- Three distinct film grades
- Real-time grain effect
- Live preview of effects
- Dual and single camera modes
- Left/right-handed controls
- On-screen flash preview
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: j. Camera at 100% against radcam's 42%. j. Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). radcam's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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. radcam sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. j. Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
j. Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: radcam has 39K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of radcam's written reviews are positive against 100% of j. Camera's.
radcam ships an update every 2 weeks, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | radcam | j. Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (39K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 401 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Going Merry LLC | Jeff Hodsdon |
Customer experience
radcam
j. Camera
Bugs and requests
radcam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos importing upside down
- Audio not extracting properly
- Glitches and visual issues
- Inability to save or export videos
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save videos without premium
- Improved audio sync when importing videos
- Option to disable watermark on free version
- Landscape mode support
j. Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
radcam
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Rad VHS Cam Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unlock All7 Days trial$5.991 Month
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
- Unlock All3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Premium$2.99
- Unlock Everything$2.99
- 10 Credits$2.99
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- 30 Credits$8.99
- 100 Credits$24.99
j. Camera
No in-app purchases









