# First Camera vs AlbumCamera

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Camera at every 3 weeks against AlbumCamera's every 9 months. AlbumCamera's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AlbumCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AlbumCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of First Camera's written reviews are positive against 92% of AlbumCamera's.

First Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, AlbumCamera every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Camera | AlbumCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-camera/id1195530198/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albumcamera-organize-camera/id1419954381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### AlbumCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albumcamera-organize-camera/id1419954381)

Effortlessly organize your photos and videos as you shoot. This camera app automatically saves media to designated albums, saving you time on manual sorting. Supports various formats including LivePhotos and videos.

**Highlights:** Automatic album saving, Square photo shooting, LivePhotos support, Video recording, HEIF/HEVC format support, Add new/existing albums, Browse albums by preview

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hides the ads in the app | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Camera free?

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

### Is AlbumCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Camera or AlbumCamera?

AlbumCamera is rated higher. First Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AlbumCamera averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do First Camera or AlbumCamera have ads?

Both First Camera and AlbumCamera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Camera or AlbumCamera?

First Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlbumCamera every 9 months. Most recently, First Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and AlbumCamera on September 10, 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.*