# BitCam vs Atkinson

The clearest difference is rating: BitCam at 4.7 against Atkinson's 3.3. BitCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BitCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitCam has 92 ratings behind it against 6, 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 71% of Atkinson's.

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Atkinson monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitCam | Atkinson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) | [Tsutomu Koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) |

## 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


### Atkinson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124)

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

**Highlights:** Atkinson dithering algorithm processing, Square photo output, Toggleable rounded corners, White border option, Real-time preview

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitCam free?

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

### Is Atkinson free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BitCam or Atkinson?

BitCam is rated higher. BitCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Atkinson averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do BitCam or Atkinson have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; BitCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, BitCam or Atkinson?

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Atkinson monthly. Most recently, BitCam was updated on September 27, 2026 and Atkinson on June 5, 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.*