Comparison

Annotable vs CamSet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Annotable

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for annotating and marking up images. It offers a wide range of customization options for common annotation elements and unique features like text highlighting on screenshots. The app supports various iOS system integrations for a seamless user experience.

Highlights
  • Common annotation tools (rectangles, text, arrows)
  • Customizable colors, sizes, and fonts
  • Blur and pixelation for obscuring information
  • Spotlights and Loupes for highlighting
  • Text highlighting on screenshots
  • High-resolution output
  • Support for all image types
Features
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Annotable is the most full-featured all-in-one image annotation tool. Featured by Apple in many places: ● Best of 2016 ● New Apps We Love ● Best Apps to Edit Your Photos ● Best Productivity Apps ● Best Utilities "I’ve finally found the best all-in-one image annotation tool for iOS – Annotable for iPhone and iPad." —— Federico Viticci of MacStories Features (many are free, some are unlocked with purchases): ◉ All the expected common tools: rectangles, ovals, arrows, lines and texts. ◉ Fully customizable: colors, sizes, outlines, fonts… ◉ Stylishly obscure private information with Blur and Pixelation. ◉ Or on the contrary, highlight something with Spotlights. ◉ If you really want to focus on a particular spot use a Loupe. ◉ You can even highlight text on screenshots of apps like Notes, Twitter, and Safari. It feels like magic, and can really save the day when you want to share a web page screenshot with some words highlighted but forgot to select the words when you took the screenshot. ◉ Fully support Action Extension, Photo Editing Extension, Edits Sync via iCloud Photo Library, URL Schemes, 3D Touch, Wide Color…Annotable utilizes your powerful iOS system to the extreme. Distinctions from many other similar Apps: ◆ All the results are high-resolution images. ◆ Not only screenshots but all images are supported. ◆ Large images can be directly annotated and do not have to be cropped.

About

CamSet

Features
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CamSet is your ultimate pocket assistant for photography AND videography. Whether you are shooting with a professional DSLR, a Mirrorless camera, or just your everyday Smartphone, CamSet uses advanced AI vision to analyze the light, shadows, and subjects in front of you to calculate the perfect camera settings instantly. No more blurry photos, blown-out skies, or shaky, flickering video. PHOTO MODE: • Context-Aware AI: Select your gear (DSLR or Smartphone) and get settings tailored perfectly to your device's physical capabilities. • The Exposure Triangle: Get mathematically perfect ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed recommendations for standard camera stops. • Focus & Drive Modes: Pro-level autofocus (AF-S / AF-C) and drive mode (Single / Burst) recommendations for every scene. • Advanced Scenarios: One-tap presets for the hardest shots - Birds & Wildlife, Silky Waterfalls, Night Sky, Snow & Beach, and Fast Action. • Tripod vs. Handheld: Specialized logic protects you from hand-shake blur, or unlocks beautiful long-exposures if you are using a tripod. VIDEO MODE (NEW): • The 180-Degree Shutter Rule, automated: Choose your frame rate (24, 30, or 60 fps) and CamSet locks the correct cinematic shutter speed, then balances the exposure with aperture and ISO. • ND Filter Advisor: Shooting in bright daylight? CamSet tells you exactly which ND filter you need for that buttery cinematic motion blur. • Video Scenarios: Cinematic Vlog, Action & Sports, Interview, and Low Light Video presets. SMARTPHONE MODE: • Native phone cameras don't have manual ISO controls! CamSet dynamically switches to give you precise instructions on how to adjust your EV slider, exactly where to tap to focus, and which lens to use. • Portrait Lighting and Panorama guidance built for computational photography. SHOOT SMARTER: • Composition Coach: AI-generated framing advice for every scene to make your shots look cinematic. • Scan History: Your recent analyses - photo and video - are saved privately on your device, so you can revisit your settings anytime. • Share Your Settings: Export a beautiful settings card to share with friends or your photography community. 100% PRIVATE & LIGHTNING FAST We do not store your photos or scan history on our servers. Images are aggressively compressed locally for near-instant AI processing. ONE-TIME PURCHASE We hate subscription fatigue as much as you do. Pay once, and take perfect photos and videos forever.

Screenshots

Annotable4 screens
CamSet2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Annotable at Free against CamSet's $9.99. CamSet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Annotable is free to download; CamSet costs $9.99 up front. Annotable sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. CamSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Annotable ships an update every 2 months, CamSet every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Annotable versus CamSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnotableCamSet
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (894 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings894 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凌 王Meshal Alamri

Bugs and requests

Annotable

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Blur broken ios26
  • Can't save edits on iPad Pro, 14.5.1
  • In-App Purchases do not work
  • Loss of work
  • App freezes occasionally on iPad

Requested features

15 requests
  • Open the app directly to the camera
  • Save images to the app, not to my phone or make a specific folder to save Annotated images
  • Make a Mac version
  • Add insert photo option
  • Add flexible pointers lines
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  • Add an eraser
  • Add undo/redo action buttons
  • Add crop
  • Add a way to adjust transparency of fonts for watermarking
  • Add rotate image
  • Add a way to draw solid boxes with a color of your choosing
  • Add a way to adjust text size
  • Add a way to center the text
  • Add a way to insert and resize images
  • Add a way to make shapes a solid color in addition to outline

CamSet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Annotable

One-time8
  • Color Customization$1.99
  • Text Highlighter & Redaction Tool$1.99
  • All Obscuration Styles$1.99
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  • Blur Tool$1.99
  • Spotlight Tool$1.99
  • Loupe Tool$1.99
  • All Text Styles & Fonts$1.99
  • All Features$9.99
None

CamSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Annotable free?
Annotable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamSet free?
CamSet costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Annotable or CamSet have ads?
Neither Annotable nor CamSet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Annotable or CamSet?
Annotable ships an update every 2 months, and CamSet every 4 weeks. Most recently, Annotable was updated on October 20, 2026 and CamSet on October 7, 2026.

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