# BitCam vs 8B Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8B Camera at none against BitCam's 2. 8B Camera also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BitCam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (92 vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8B Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

8B Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitCam has 92 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of BitCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8B Camera's.

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, 8B Camera every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitCam | 8B Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8b-camera/id1138865629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) | [Sergio Barrio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138865628) |

## What reviewers say

### BitCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619)

Capture photos with a unique one-bit camera, producing images with only black and white pixels. Experience a retro interface with mechanical sounds and experiment with different pixel resolutions and an 8-color mode. Save your creations as clean PNG files for printing or digital projects.

**Highlights:** One-bit camera (black and white pixels), Retro interface with mechanical sounds, Multiple pixel resolutions, 8-color mode option, Clean PNG output, Atkinson dithering method

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full BitCam | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Average 8-bit camera
- 👍 Fun retro camera
- 👍 Simple and fun to use
- 👍 Stylish nostalgia
- 👍 Characteristic of Iconfactory apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Color cost money
- 🐛 No zoom feature
- 🐛 Incorrect rotation attributes
- 🐛 Freezes after sharing
- 🐛 Doesn't save photos in FatBits mode

**Reported bugs**

- Color graphics not working
- Doesn't recognize camera access
- Saves photos in incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/edit existing photos
- Video recording function
- Option to adjust brightness/exposure
- Ability to mute sounds
- Inverted mode


### 8B Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8b-camera/id1138865629)

Transform your photos into classic 8-bit styled images with unique color palettes and dithering effects. Import existing pictures or capture new ones through the retro lens, then save and share your creations.

**Highlights:** 8-bit photo styling, Classic 4-color palettes, Dithering effects, Import existing photos, Save and share images, Retro aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitCam free?

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

### Is 8B Camera free?

8B Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BitCam or 8B Camera?

8B Camera is rated higher. BitCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while 8B Camera averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BitCam or 8B Camera have ads?

Neither BitCam nor 8B Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BitCam or 8B Camera?

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and 8B Camera every 15 months. Most recently, BitCam was updated on October 11, 2026 and 8B Camera on October 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.*