# First Camera vs 48 MP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Camera at 68% against 48 MP's 0%. First Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 48 MP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 48 MP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

First Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Camera has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of First Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of 48 MP's.

First Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, 48 MP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Camera | 48 MP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-camera/id1195530198/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48-mp/id6532613933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) |

## 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 |


### 48 MP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48-mp/id6532613933)

Capture high-resolution 48MP photos in HEIC or JPEG formats. Gain full manual control over camera settings like focus, shutter speed, and ISO for professional-quality images. Includes a timer for selfies and adjustable torch levels.

**Highlights:** Capture 48MP HEIC/JPEG photos, Full manual camera control, Adjust focus, shutter speed, ISO, Adjust temperature and tint, Torch level adjustment, Timer with countdown alerts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Camera free?

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

### Is 48 MP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Camera or 48 MP?

First Camera is rated higher. First Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 48 MP averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do First Camera or 48 MP have ads?

First Camera shows ads; 48 MP does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Camera or 48 MP?

First Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and 48 MP every 3 months. Most recently, First Camera was updated on September 9, 2026 and 48 MP on August 30, 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.*