Comparison

SoundEffectCam vs CropCamera

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

Head to head
About

SoundEffectCam

Customize your smartphone's camera shutter sound with a variety of pre-set effects. You can also disable the shutter sound entirely for silent photography. Additional features include zoom and ISO settings.

Highlights
  • Change shutter sound
  • Select from various genres
  • Disable shutter sound
  • Zoom in/out
  • ISO settings
  • All free features
Features
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"App that can change the shutter sound." The shutter sound of smart phones, is an app that can be changed to their favorite sound effect. Because the sound effects are dozens prepared for each of a variety of genres, you can select the shutter sound of their favorite depending on the mood and situation of the day. In addition, it also becomes possible to not be a shutter sound as an additional function setting, it can also be used as a silent app. Other focus also, equipped with zoom in / out, all free features, such as setting of ISO.

About

CropCamera

Experience DSLR-like photography on your mobile device. Compose shots with a viewfinder, achieve natural bokeh with adjustable aperture, and fine-tune focus and framing after capture. Preview focal lengths and quickly launch the app to never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Viewfinder shooting experience
  • Adjustable aperture for bokeh
  • Post-capture focus and framing adjustments
  • Multiple focal length previews
  • Quick app launch
  • Support for various aspect ratios
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Turn Everyday Moments into Timeless Memories Frame everyday scenes and travel memories with your favorite composition and color, and transform each moment into something unforgettable. This camera app lets you shoot exactly as you see through a camera viewfinder. Crop your composition in real time and capture it with your own custom look—so your photos are ready the moment you press the shutter. No editing required. Features * Choose from multiple focal lengths (35mm equivalent*) as if you’re switching between prime lenses on a camera. * Select from four beautifully crafted filters: Std, B&W, Warm, and Cool. * Fine-tune the contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows of each filter to create your own signature look. * Record video instantly by simply pressing the red REC button—no need to switch camera modes. * Capture Live Photos. * Adjust the aperture (f-stop) to create beautiful background blur. * Record videos in 4K or Full HD at 30 fps or 24 fps. * Turn HDR (High Dynamic Range) capture on or off. * Take photos with a silent shutter. * Save both your customized photo and the original unedited image at the same time (optional in Settings). How to Use 1. Select a focal length (35mm equivalent*). 2. Check the semi-transparent framing guide. * Double-tap the screen to zoom into the selected frame for a closer preview. 3. Compose your shot. 4. Tap the subject to lock focus. 5. Adjust the exposure (EV). 6. Press the shutter button. Notes * Photos are saved to Apple’s built-in Photos app. * This app does not include an image preview gallery. Please use the Photos app to view your captured photos. * Videos are always recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of the selected photo aspect ratio. * Photos are saved after being cropped to the selected frame. As a result, image resolution may be reduced at certain focal lengths. Please keep this in mind if you plan to print your photos. * Focal lengths are approximate 35mm-equivalent values and are provided for reference only.

Screenshots

SoundEffectCam4 screens
CropCamera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CropCamera at 88% against SoundEffectCam's 17%. CropCamera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). SoundEffectCam's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

SoundEffectCam is free to download; CropCamera costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CropCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SoundEffectCam's written reviews are positive against 88% of CropCamera's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SoundEffectCam versus CropCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundEffectCamCropCamera
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanori ShimizuShinji Nishijima

Customer experience

SoundEffectCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

CropCamera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

SoundEffectCam

No in-app purchases

None

CropCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundEffectCam free?
SoundEffectCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CropCamera free?
CropCamera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundEffectCam or CropCamera?
CropCamera is rated higher. SoundEffectCam averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CropCamera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SoundEffectCam or CropCamera have ads?
Neither SoundEffectCam nor CropCamera shows ads.

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