# LOWER vs VHS cam

The clearest difference is rating: VHS cam at 4.6 against LOWER's 3.9. VHS cam also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 37%) and ads (none vs shown). LOWER's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOWER sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VHS cam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VHS cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 756 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of LOWER's written reviews are positive against 73% of VHS cam's.

LOWER ships an update every 2 months, VHS cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOWER | VHS cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lower-002-03-mp-camera/id1265794764/reviews) | **[4.6 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vweeter Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238739056) | [Maxim Kartuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/516309405) |

## What reviewers say

### LOWER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lower-002-03-mp-camera/id1265794764)

Capture photos and videos at significantly reduced resolutions, down to 20x20 pixels. Batch compress up to 50 media files at once to save substantial storage space. Ideal for quick sharing, debugging, or creating lo-fi content.

**Highlights:** Custom resolution capture down to 20x20 pixels, Batch compression of up to 50 photos/videos, Option to reduce audio quality or remove audio, Save to custom folders, Preserve timestamps, Save both high and low resolution copies

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record more than 2 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Size | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective file size reduction for videos and photos
- 💾 Significant storage space savings
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎬 Useful for creating retro/low-quality aesthetic content
- 📱 Seamless integration with phone camera and gallery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout the app
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywalls for basic features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Audio distortion and sync problems in videos
- ⏱️ Extremely slow video saving process

**Reported bugs**

- Audio speeds up 2x and becomes distorted when resizing videos
- Audio becomes choppy and out of sync with video
- Videos fail to save, especially around 1-2 minutes in length
- App crashes when recording or resizing videos
- App crashes on iOS 15 and newer versions

**Requested features**

- Low quality microphone/audio recording option
- Camera flip functionality during video recording
- Custom frame rate settings (15-60 FPS)
- Digital zoom feature
- GIF file compression support


### VHS cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735)

Capture videos and photos with a realistic retro VHS filter. This app simulates the principles of old VHS cameras, allowing you to change date stamps and apply the effect to existing media. Relive nostalgic moments or create new memories with an authentic vintage aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Realistic VHS filter, Customizable date stamp, Apply to photos and videos, Unlimited recording time, Simulates real VHS principles

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E240 - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| E240 PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| E240 PRO - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| E240 PRO | $14.99 | one-time |
| E240 - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fixed payment error
- 🚀 Looks like a real VHS camera
- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Nostalgia VHS
- 🚀 Great app and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera flips and upside down videos
- 🐛 Removed fizzy VHS screen
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for more features
- 🐛 Restored purchase doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to restore purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flips and upside down videos
- Restored purchase doesn't work
- Crashes when trying to restore purchase
- Reversed dates
- Videos not saved to library

**Requested features**

- More VHS effects and customization
- Ability to edit out date and time
- Landscape mode
- 4:3 aspect ratio
- More grain and noise


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOWER free?

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

### Is VHS cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOWER or VHS cam?

VHS cam is rated higher. LOWER averages 3.9 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while VHS cam averages 4.6 from 756 ratings.

### Do LOWER or VHS cam have ads?

LOWER shows ads; VHS cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, LOWER or VHS cam?

LOWER ships an update every 2 months, and VHS cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, LOWER was updated on October 20, 2026 and VHS cam on October 24, 2026.

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