# BitCam vs Bricks Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitCam | Bricks Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews)** | [4.5 (955 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-camera/id1194489616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **955** |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) | [PZ MOBILE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) |

## What reviewers say

### BitCam

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

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

**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


### Bricks Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-camera/id1194489616)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booklet Addon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Camera roll import not working
- Incorrect color rendering
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*