# First Camera vs SILKYPIX Shot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SILKYPIX Shot at none against First Camera's 1. SILKYPIX Shot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). First Camera's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SILKYPIX Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for First Camera against 4.5 for SILKYPIX Shot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of First Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of SILKYPIX Shot's.

First Camera ships an update monthly, SILKYPIX Shot every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Camera | SILKYPIX Shot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-camera/id1195530198/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silkypix-shot-rawjpeg-camera/id1221256040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Adwaa Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555918977) |

## What reviewers say

### First Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-camera/id1195530198)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a simple, sophisticated camera interface. Offers features like 48MP capture, serial shots, and customizable aspect ratios. Supports multiple cameras and offers changeable skins for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** High quality photo, Live Photos, and video, 48MP Photo capture, Simple and minimal interface, Various aspect ratios, Easy serial shot, Multi-camera support, Changeable skin

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Option | $4.99 | one-time |


### SILKYPIX Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silkypix-shot-rawjpeg-camera/id1221256040)

Capture high-quality photos with manual control over shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance. Save images as RAW and JPEG, with features like a self-timer, grid view, and electronic level for precise shooting.

**Highlights:** RAW and JPEG photo capture, Manual camera settings (shutter, ISO, focus, white balance), Switchable RAW+JPEG / JPEG save types, Self-timer, Touch AE/AF and shutter, Grid view and electronic level, Switchable telescope/wide-angle camera

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Camera free?

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

### Is SILKYPIX Shot free?

SILKYPIX Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Camera or SILKYPIX Shot?

SILKYPIX Shot is rated higher. First Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SILKYPIX Shot averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do First Camera or SILKYPIX Shot have ads?

First Camera shows ads; SILKYPIX Shot does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Camera or SILKYPIX Shot?

First Camera ships an update monthly, and SILKYPIX Shot every 8 months. Most recently, First Camera was updated on October 23, 2026 and SILKYPIX Shot on October 24, 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.*