# BitCam vs Epilogue Flashback

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epilogue Flashback at none against BitCam's 2. Epilogue Flashback also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BitCam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (92 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Epilogue Flashback 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Epilogue Flashback every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitCam | Epilogue Flashback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epilogue-flashback/id6773568172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) | [epilogueco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878647617) |

## 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


### Epilogue Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epilogue-flashback/id6773568172)

Transform your device into an 8-bit camera, capturing dithered, pixelated photos and videos with authentic retro palettes and effects. Offers both software emulation and direct hardware integration with the Game Boy Camera.

**Highlights:** 8-bit pixelated photo and video capture, Authentic retro palettes and dithering, Software emulation of 8-bit look, Direct hardware integration with Game Boy Camera, Adjustable brightness, contrast, and exposure, Live preview before shooting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitCam free?

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

### Is Epilogue Flashback free?

Epilogue Flashback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BitCam or Epilogue Flashback?

Epilogue Flashback is rated higher. BitCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Epilogue Flashback averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BitCam or Epilogue Flashback have ads?

Neither BitCam nor Epilogue Flashback shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BitCam or Epilogue Flashback?

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epilogue Flashback every 2 months. Most recently, BitCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Epilogue Flashback on September 6, 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.*