Comparison

FRMD vs ChainCam

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

Head to head
About

FRMD

Relive the 90s instant photo experience with a variety of lenses and creative effects. Unlock additional film packs and frames with an optional membership.

Highlights
  • Point-and-shoot camera
  • Wide-angle and zoomed lenses
  • Selfie camera
  • Charged flash
  • Double-exposure effect
  • Classic instant photo film packs
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FRMD brings you the instant photo experience back from the 90s. Featuring— * Point-and-shoot camera with a wide-angle lens that fits everyday scenarios * Zoomed-in lens that shoots close-up portraits * Selfie camera for… well… selfies! Because who doesn’t selfie? * Charged flash that provides extra lighting when you need it * Double-exposure camera for when you want creative compositions * Unlimited supply of Classic 17 Series instant photo film pack, producing colour photos decorated with a square white frame Extra contents are unlocked with a single Pro Membership: * Series Classic 29: black & white films with the classic white frames * Series Classic 43: high-contrast black & white films with bold circle frames * Series Silvertone: monochrome films decorated with 5 distinct colour frames * Series Neon: monochrome films in striking pink or yellow, decorated by sleek black frames * Series Christmas: colour films with 8 distinct festive frames Bonus content: Pro Membership in FRMD also unlocks the membership in HRZN, our sister camera app that makes movie-like photos in the stunning 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio.

About

ChainCam

Features
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ChainCam is a brand-new way to record video. Your clips chain together as you shoot, so the final video is ready the moment you stop. No editing app, no timeline, no fuss. Just record short clips of 3–30 seconds and they automatically become a polished video diary—perfect for SNS, travel logs, family memories, or daily moments. ■ Made for people who... - love capturing video on their phone but hate editing - want quick, share-worthy short videos - track travels, kids, or daily life with minimum effort - got tired of complicated video editors ■ Core features - Tap to start / tap again to stop (new) - Press-and-hold for free-length clips - Fixed 3–30s capture for snappy pacing - Add text overlays to any clip (new) - 8 colors × 3 sizes × 3 fonts to choose from - Camera lens switcher (0.5x / 1x / 2x) - BGM and filters for the right mood - Vertical or horizontal—both supported - Save to your iOS Photo Library ■ Pricing The free tier includes unlimited exports and core capture features. ▶ Basic — ¥480/month - No ads - Unlimited projects - Premium filters ▶ Pro — ¥980/month (most popular) - Everything in Basic - HD export (1080p) - Watermark removed - Advanced editing tools ▶ Premium — ¥1,480/month - Everything in Pro - Priority support - Early access to new features ▶ Full Bundle — ¥1,200 (one-time) A lifetime unlock of the main premium features for those who prefer not to subscribe. ▶ Reward Ads Watch a short ad to unlock HD export, premium filters, or unlimited projects for 24 hours—try premium features free, anytime. ■ Specs - Requires iOS 13.0 or later - Permissions: Camera, Microphone, Photo Library - Output: MP4 (H.264) - Resolutions: 720p, 1080p Terms of Service: https://chaincam-app.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://chaincam-app.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

FRMD4 screens
ChainCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FRMD at none against ChainCam's shown. ChainCam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FRMD sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ChainCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRMD ships an update every 8 days, ChainCam every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FRMD versus ChainCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRMDChainCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.tomohiro miura

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FRMD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership: Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Membership: Annual$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Silvertone Collection$0.99
  • Black and White Set$0.99
  • Neon Lights Collection$1.99
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  • Christmas Collection$1.99
  • Pro Membership: Lifetime2 variants$12.99
7 purchases

ChainCam

Subscriptions1
  • ChainCam Pro$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • 広告削除$2.99
  • 無制限プロジェクト$3.99
  • プレミアムフィルター$3.99
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  • 無制限エクスポート$3.99
  • HD出力$4.99
  • プロ機能セット$6.99

Questions

Is FRMD free?
FRMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainCam free?
ChainCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FRMD or ChainCam have ads?
ChainCam shows ads; FRMD does not.
Which is updated more often, FRMD or ChainCam?
FRMD ships an update every 8 days, and ChainCam every 3 days. Most recently, FRMD was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChainCam on October 24, 2026.

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