Comparison

BitCam vs Bricks Camera

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

Head to head
About

BitCam

Capture photos with a unique 1-bit camera, featuring a retro interface and mechanical sounds. Experiment with different pixel resolutions and an 8-color mode, or edit existing photos with modern colors and gradients. Output high-resolution PNGs for printing or digital art.

Highlights
  • 1-bit black and white photography
  • Multiple pixel resolutions
  • 8-color mode
  • Photo editor with dithering
  • High-resolution PNG output
  • iPad and Mac support
  • System extension for Mac camera integration
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A blast from the past! Capture your photos with a unique 1-bit camera: only pure black and pure white pixels, no grayscale! BitCam's interface is delightfully old school, featuring chunky buttons and mechanical sounds the likes of which haven't graced your screen in over 40 years. In Camera mode, three different pixel resolutions let you experiment, and an 8-color mode brings you a little closer to the current day while preserving the distinct aesthetic. Or jump over to the editor to dither any photo from your library and experiment with resolutely modern colors & gradients. Clean, high resolution PNG output means you can print those files, use them in digital collages, or other art projects. You can also now run BitCam natively on your iPad, and your Mac! And on Mac, you can install a system extension to use BitCam in any app that uses the camera: Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, WebEx, Photo Booth, etc. The camera mode is entirely free and unlimited. The editor mode offers a 3 day trial, after which it requires a one-time in-app purchase for full access, on all of your account's devices.

About

Bricks Camera

Transform your photos and GIFs into unique brick-style creations. Easily adjust brick size, apply filters, and even brick existing photos from your library. Share your brick art instantly or get instructions to build it in real life.

Highlights
  • Brick mode for photos and GIFs
  • Adjustable brick size
  • Filter application
  • Edit existing photos/GIFs
  • Real-life building instructions
  • Share creations easily
Features
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Capture your favorite moments in brick mode! With Bricks you can take selfies and GIFs in brick mode, change the brick size, apply filters and share your creations with everyone! It's that easy! - Change the brick size by swiping to match your style. - Tap anywhere to change filter. - Tap the record button for photos or tap and hold it for videos and GIFs. - Switch cameras by double tapping even while recording. - Brick your Photo Library photos! - Get an instruction booklet on how to build your photo in real life! - Change the brick size or filter even after capturing a photo or GIF! - Shoot both vertical and horizontal photos and GIFs! - Share them with everyone with just one tap! - Save your creations to the Camera Roll! Feel free to contact us at bricks@horizon.camera ;)

Screenshots

BitCam4 screens
Bricks Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BitCam at 73% against Bricks Camera's 55%. BitCam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Bricks Camera's advantage is ratings volume (955 vs 92). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. BitCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bricks Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BitCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Camera has 955 ratings behind it against 92, 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 55% of Bricks Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Bricks Camera every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BitCam versus Bricks Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitCamBricks Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (92 ratings) — better4.5 (955 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better55.5% of reviews
Number of ratings92955 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHéliographe, IncPZ MOBILE LIMITED

Customer experience

BitCam

All ratings91 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative15.4%

Bricks Camera

All ratings955 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative33.6%

User reviews

BitCam

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bricks Camera

From 955 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting concept
  • 🎨 Unique photo effects
  • 💡 Creative way to transform photos
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 📷 Low-quality output images
  • 🎨 Limited color options
  • 🤔 Unclear user interface

Bugs and requests

BitCam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Color graphics not working
  • Doesn't recognize camera access
  • Saves photos in incorrect orientation

Requested features

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

Bricks Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera roll import not working
  • Incorrect color rendering
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust brick size and resolution
  • Option to save images without watermark
  • Import photos from camera roll
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BitCam

One-time1
  • Full BitCam2 variants$9.99
3 purchases

Bricks Camera

One-time3
  • Tip Jar$0.99
  • Booklet Addon$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$2.99

Questions

Is BitCam free?
BitCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bricks Camera free?
Bricks Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BitCam or Bricks Camera?
BitCam is rated higher. BitCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Bricks Camera averages 4.5 from 955 ratings.
Do BitCam or Bricks Camera have ads?
Neither BitCam nor Bricks Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BitCam or Bricks Camera?
BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bricks Camera every 10 days. Most recently, BitCam was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bricks Camera on November 13, 2026.

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