Comparison

Grain Cam vs CALLA CAM

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

Head to head
About

Grain Cam

Relive the analog photography era with this app that simulates the look and feel of 90s film cameras. Add nostalgic grain, timestamps, and unique filters to your digital photos. Easily capture, edit, and save your memories with a vintage aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Simulate film grain, fade, and exposure effects
  • Add customizable date stamps
  • Apply various vintage filters (B&W, Sepia, Instant Print)
  • Built-in timer for delayed shots
  • Flash control and selfie mode
  • Adjust grain, fade, and exposure levels
Features
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Don't worry about paying those expensive prices for developing film. We have a solution for you! Grain Cam is available and easy to use. We all remember the time before digital cameras existed, we use to capture the moment with our point & shoot film cameras. Do you remember how the photos were grainy and had that nostalgic timestamp on the bottom right corner? Well, it's no longer of the past. Capturing memories is as easy as: 1. Snap (Take Photo) 2. Filter (Adjust Photo) 3. Save/Cancel Features - Photo Gallery 2.0 = Upload photos from your library - Grain -> Fade -> Exposure Effects toggle button - Zoom in photo feature - Saves to Grain Cam album - Timer Button = Set Timer to 3, 5, or 10 seconds - Lightning Button = Turn On/Off Flash (White Lightning indicates on) - Selfie Button = Rotate camera view for selfie pictures - Grain Slider = Adjust Grain level - Fade Slider = Adjust Fade level - Exposure Slider = Adjust filter for different lighting conditions - Preview = Show Photo only without filter options, before saving - Date Button = Turn on or off Date Stamp - Calendar Button = Customize Date Stamp for photos Filters - "N" = Normal or No Filter - "C" = Color - "BW" = Black/White - "S" = Sepia - "P" = Photo Lab - "I" = Instant Print - "CH" = Chrome - "NO" = Noir - "IN" = Inversion When having trouble? - Go to iPhone Settings - Find Grain Cam App at the bottom - Enable Grain Cam to access camera and photos - Relaunch Grain Cam app - Contact us if problem is not resolved (https://www.graincam.com/contact/)

About

CALLA CAM

This app offers a random filter camera experience, designed to capture warm, emotional photos with a vintage film aesthetic. It provides a variety of filters to achieve a nostalgic look without complex editing.

Highlights
  • Random film filters
  • Vintage photo effects
  • Easy to use interface
  • Automatic photo saving
  • Emotional photo capture
Features
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Hi NOTEGG. We have launched [CALLA]. [CALLA] is a random filter camera of film replacement type. Starting with the idea of ​​keeping a warm eye on pretty things I have been planning from a long time ago and made it by studying hard. With so many filters that you do not have, I prepared for you who are tired of using difficult editors. Random photos It's a bit stiff, a bit old, I tried a lot to get a warm feeling. It comes out randomly when you snap Expect emotional photos. In the future, we will add more films that contain our NOTEGG emotion. Thank you for your interest. [How to use] [+] Call up a picture or shoot with a camera [=] It's easy to experience various films by choosing a film from the menu :) * Photos are automatically saved in your album! [Q&A] @: ask.notegg@gmail.com W: www.notegg.co.kr

Screenshots

Grain Cam4 screens
CALLA CAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CALLA CAM at 82% against Grain Cam's 38%. CALLA CAM also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Grain Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. CALLA CAM sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Grain Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CALLA CAM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 825 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Grain Cam's written reviews are positive against 82% of CALLA CAM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grain Cam ships an update monthly, CALLA CAM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Grain Cam versus CALLA CAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrain CamCALLA CAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (244 ratings)4.5 (825 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244825 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYang YinNOTEGG Corp.

Customer experience

Grain Cam

All ratings244 ratings
Positive43.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral16.4%
Negative45.3%

CALLA CAM

All ratings825 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,062 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

Grain Cam

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Lovely filters
  • ✨ Aesthetic and vintage effects
  • 📸 Great for Liminal Space photography
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🚫 No 'no filter' option
  • 🔍 Photos get distorted or zoomed in
  • 💤 Frequent ads disrupt usage
  • 💾 Issues with saving photos

CALLA CAM

From 825 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Love the filters
  • 🎨 Vintage/film-like aesthetic
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎥 Unique camera experience
  • 🤩 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing UI/UX
  • 💸 Paywall for many filters
  • 🙄 Excessive ads to unlock free filters
  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
  • 📷 Lower photo quality

Bugs and requests

Grain Cam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
  • Buttons and controls not fully visible
  • Photos not saving to camera roll

Requested features

4 requests
  • Import photos from camera roll
  • Add front-facing camera mode
  • Adjustable grain and filter intensity
  • Timer and self-timer options

CALLA CAM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Purchased filters not working
  • Ads not properly unlocking free filters
  • Camera not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free filter options
  • Ability to choose/adjust filters
  • Add self-timer and other camera features
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Provide English translations

In-app purchases

None

Grain Cam

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

CALLA CAM

One-time11
  • SURFING RANDOM FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_ANALOG_S$0.99
  • CALLA_MODEL FILM$0.99
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  • CALLA_MIA FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_CFW FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_VINYL FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_KAMOME FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_BRICK FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_PLOT FILM$0.99
  • CALLA_LAB$1.99
  • CALLA ALL-PACK$6.99

Questions

Is Grain Cam free?
Grain Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CALLA CAM free?
CALLA CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grain Cam or CALLA CAM?
CALLA CAM is rated higher. Grain Cam averages 3.0 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while CALLA CAM averages 4.5 from 825 ratings.
Do Grain Cam or CALLA CAM have ads?
CALLA CAM shows ads; Grain Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Grain Cam or CALLA CAM?
Grain Cam ships an update monthly, and CALLA CAM every 3 days. Most recently, Grain Cam was updated on October 26, 2026 and CALLA CAM on October 29, 2026.

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