Unusual Camera vs Atkinson
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unusual Camera
This app generates unique, unexpected photos and videos with randomized effects. Users describe the results as delightfully weird and glitchy, perfect for creating surprising images that spark curiosity.
- Advanced randomized effects
- Unique image generation
- Surprising photo results
- Video recording capabilities
- User-friendly interface
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TAKES PHOTOS & VIDEOS like NO OTHER APP advanced RANDOMIZED EFFECTS give YOU unique images EVERY TIME our USERS are calling the effects: "DELIGHTFULLY WEIRD AND GLITCHY" Hi. I'm Matthew Rayfield, creator of Unusual Camera. I was bored with regular photo filters. So I set out to make an app that was always surprising. And I've done it. Unusual Camera creates images that you would never expect. With every use you'll take photos that make people say: " HOW DID YOU DO THAT ? " I know you'll love this app.
Atkinson
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.
- Atkinson dithering algorithm processing
- Square photo output
- Toggleable rounded corners
- White border option
- Real-time preview
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Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-style images with a single tap. # What is Atkinson Dithering? Atkinson dithering was the algorithm behind the classic 1-bit graphics of early Macintosh computers. It converts photos i nto beautiful two-tone pixel patterns, producing images with a distinctive vintage charm and remarkably small file sizes. # Features - Real-time Atkinson dithering preview through your camera - 7 retro-tech color palettes: Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, Apple II Green, White Phospho r, and classic black & white - 5 iconic frames inspired by computing history: MacPaint, Classic Mac window, Terminal, White Frame, and frameless - Adjustable brightness control - Rounded corner option - Square photo output optimized for social media - Lightweight PNG output with tiny file sizes # Color Palettes Go beyond black and white. Choose from color palettes inspired by legendary displays — the green glow of VT100 terminals, the warm amber of IBM monitors, the creamy screen of the original Macintosh, and more. # Retro Frames Wrap your dithered photos in frames inspired by classic software. The MacPaint frame features pixel-perfect tool palettes and menu bars, just like Bill Atkinson's legendary paint program. The Classic Mac frame recreates the iconic window chrome of early Macintosh. # Perfect for - Retro and vintage photo enthusiasts - Pixel art lovers - Social media posts with a unique aesthetic - Anyone who appreciates the beauty of 1-bit graphics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Unusual Camera at 4.8 against Atkinson's 3.3. Unusual Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Atkinson's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Unusual Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Unusual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Unusual Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of Atkinson's.
Unusual Camera ships an update every 2 months, Atkinson monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unusual Camera | Atkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Rayfield | Tsutomu Koyachi |
Customer experience
Unusual Camera
Atkinson
In-app purchases
Unusual Camera
No in-app purchases
Atkinson
- Standard Month$0.991 Month
- Standard Year$9.991 Year
