BitCam vs Bricks Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Brick mode for photos and GIFs
- Adjustable brick size
- Filter application
- Edit existing photos/GIFs
- Real-life building instructions
- Share creations easily
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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 ;)
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Bricks Camera every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | BitCam | Bricks Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (92 ratings) — better | 4.5 (955 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better | 55.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92 | 955 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Héliographe, Inc | PZ MOBILE LIMITED |
Customer experience
BitCam
Bricks Camera
User reviews
BitCam
From 92 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
BitCam
- Full BitCam2 variants$9.99
Bricks Camera
- Tip Jar$0.99
- Booklet Addon$1.99
- Remove Watermark$2.99








