# VIEWBUG vs Cameralla

The clearest difference is rating: VIEWBUG at 4.7 against Cameralla's 3.0. VIEWBUG also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1). Cameralla's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIEWBUG sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cameralla asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIEWBUG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIEWBUG has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIEWBUG | Cameralla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewbug-photography/id1100927060/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameralla/id1624512415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 238 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ViewBug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100927059) | [Cameralla AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728487091) |

## What reviewers say

### VIEWBUG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewbug-photography/id1100927060)

Connect with a global community of photographers to participate in creative challenges and photo contests. Improve your skills with feedback, editing tools, and inspiration from millions of shared images. Win exciting prizes and get discovered.

**Highlights:** Photo contests and challenges, Creative feedback from peers, Powerful photo editor, Advanced photo presets and filters, Browse millions of photos for inspiration, Photo tips and tutorials

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Special | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Photo Editor PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Special No Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro+ yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent photography community
- 💡 Inspiring and motivating for photographers
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌟 Great platform to showcase and share photos
- 🌟 Variety of photography challenges and contests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 💰 Expensive paid subscription
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty in deleting account or opting out of emails
- 🤔 Concerns about fairness and favoritism in contests

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upload or view photos
- Notifications not working properly
- Issues with logging in and accessing account
- Disappearing photos and awards
- Inconsistent app performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view messages and inbox within the app
- Landscape mode support for iPad users
- More free features and contests for non-paying users
- Improved syncing between app and website
- Better photo editing tools and metadata management


### Cameralla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameralla/id1624512415)

This app is a community for photography enthusiasts and travelers to share photos, improve skills, and discover unique locations. Users can compete for awards, receive star ratings, and plan trips to popular photo spots.

**Highlights:** Share photos and receive feedback, Enhance photography skills, Discover unique photo locations, Compete for awards, Plan trips and get directions, Receive star ratings and trending recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIEWBUG free?

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

### Is Cameralla free?

Cameralla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VIEWBUG or Cameralla?

VIEWBUG is rated higher. VIEWBUG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Cameralla averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VIEWBUG or Cameralla have ads?

Neither VIEWBUG nor Cameralla shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIEWBUG or Cameralla?

VIEWBUG ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cameralla every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIEWBUG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cameralla on November 3, 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.*