# First Camera vs Silent Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Silent Camera at 5.0 against First Camera's 4.4. Silent Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). First Camera's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Silent Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Silent Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Camera has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Camera | Silent Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-camera/id1195530198/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-camera-szkcamera/id6741563138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Tryxia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606077872) |

## 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 |


### Silent Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-camera-szkcamera/id6741563138)

Capture stunning photos and videos with a user-friendly camera app. Enjoy real-time editing, high-resolution recording up to 4K, and built-in filters without complicated settings. Your media stays private on your device.

**Highlights:** High-resolution photos and 4K videos, Intuitive, easy-to-use interface, Real-time editing tools, Built-in filters, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAd | $0.99 | per month |
| RemoveAdsYear | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Camera free?

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

### Is Silent Camera free?

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

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

Silent Camera is rated higher. First Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Silent Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do First Camera or Silent Camera have ads?

Both First Camera and Silent Camera show ads.

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

First Camera ships an update monthly, and Silent Camera monthly. Most recently, First Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Silent Camera on October 5, 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.*