# Digital Camera User vs Die

The clearest difference is ads: Die at none against Digital Camera User's shown. Die also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Camera User sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Die sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $60.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Camera User ships an update every 25 months, Die every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Camera User | Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-user/id1334250930/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 19 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) | [Practical Publishing International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579312622) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Camera User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-user/id1334250930)

This photography magazine app offers in-depth shooting guides and practical tutorials for all levels of digital photography enthusiasts. It provides professional content from industry experts to help users enhance their skills. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access.

**Highlights:** Professional photography content, Hands-on shooting guides, Practical user tutorials, Essential reference for digital photography, Subscription options available, Purchase current and back issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Camera User | $9.99 | per year |
| Complete Outdoo... (id:763575) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creative Photog... (id:763576) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Photog... (id:804025) | $6.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Canon Cam... (id:806436) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Nikon Cam... (id:806434) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Photograp... (id:806433) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's  Black & ... (id:806351) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Photography - T... (id:806341) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Photography Com... (id:806329) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Canon Photography (id:805924) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-cutting-essentials/id6444862483)

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

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Die-cutting Essentials | $60.99 | per year |
| 95 (id:808725) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 102 (id:721600) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 111 (id:721591) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 107 (id:721595) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 109 (id:721593) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 98 (id:808722) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 103 (id:721599) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 112 (id:721590) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 105 (id:721597) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 113 (id:721589) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 114 (pp:1057622) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 126 (pp:1084317) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 122 (pp:1084278) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 119 (pp:1084284) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 117 (pp:1084358) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 125 (pp:1084362) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 123 (pp:1084289) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 116 (pp:1084354) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 118 (pp:1084301) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 120 (pp:1084337) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 142 (pp:1142505) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 143 (pp:1142503) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 148 (pp:1142493) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 144 (pp:1142501) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 140 (pp:1142509) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 150 (pp:1142489) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 146 (pp:1142497) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 145 (pp:1142499) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 141 (pp:1142507) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 127 (pp:1117036) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 130 (pp:1117042) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 137 (pp:1116978) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 135 (pp:1116974) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 136 (pp:1116976) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 129 (pp:1117040) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 138 (pp:1116980) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 132 (pp:1117010) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 131 (pp:1117012) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Issue 128 (pp:1117038) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Camera User free?

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

### Is Die free?

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

### Do Digital Camera User or Die have ads?

Digital Camera User shows ads; Die does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Camera User or Die?

Digital Camera User ships an update every 25 months, and Die every 19 months. Most recently, Digital Camera User was updated on July 19, 2026 and Die on September 15, 2026.

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