Comparison

DigViewer remote vs Camera18

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DigViewer remote

Features
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With DigViewer Remote, you can explore the location where the photos were taken from various perspectives. Furthermore, you can view EXIF data and check shooting conditions such as aperture and shutter speed. By emulating the settings of well-captured photos, you can take plenty of beautiful pictures. DigViewer remote can also be used as a companion app for Mac's DigViewer, allowing seamless integration between the two. By connecting to DigViewer running on Mac, you can display the shooting location and shooting conditions on your iPhone or iPad, synchronized with the photo display on your Mac. Additionally, you can download lens profiles created on Mac to show precise lens information and accurate field of view. Please download DigViewer for Mac from the following link. https://opiopan.github.io/DigViewer/

About

Camera18

Features
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Camera18 turns your iPhone into a collection of cameras. Seamlessly zoom through your scene, switch cameras in an instant, and discover a different photographic character with each one. Every camera is more than a filter. Each has its own color, texture, lens feel, and aperture character β€” from wide-open softness to crisp depth and dramatic starbursts. ONE CAMERA. MANY CHARACTERS. β€’ Seamless Zoom Move naturally from wide to close without interrupting the shot. β€’ Camera Simulations Shoot with distinct camera-inspired looks, each built around its own color, texture, and optical character. β€’ Aperture Character Aperture is part of each camera’s identity β€” changing how light, depth, softness, and starbursts feel. β€’ Aperture Control On supported hardware, control the physical aperture directly. Other supported devices recreate the experience computationally. β€’ Shoot, Don’t Filter Choose your camera and aperture before the shutter. The look is part of how you shoot, not something added afterward. One iPhone. Many cameras. A different character in every shot. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://cornpiess.github.io/camera18/privacy.html

Screenshots

DigViewer remote4 screens
Camera183 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigViewer remote at none against Camera18's 2. DigViewer remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DigViewer remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigViewer remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DigViewer remote versus Camera18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigViewer remoteCamera18
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROSHI MURAYAMAζ΄ͺ 朱

In-app purchases

None

DigViewer remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Camera18

Subscriptions2
  • Camera 18 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Camera 18 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DigViewer remote free?
DigViewer remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera18 free?
Camera18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigViewer remote or Camera18 have ads?
Neither DigViewer remote nor Camera18 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigViewer remote or Camera18?
DigViewer remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, DigViewer remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Camera18 on October 20, 2026.

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