# Dazz Cam vs Chic

The clearest difference is rating: Dazz Cam at 4.8 against Chic's 3.8. Dazz Cam also leads on ratings volume (118K vs 49) and review sentiment (74% vs 58%). Chic's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Chic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dazz Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 118K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Dazz Cam's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chic's.

Dazz Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Chic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dazz Cam | Chic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180/reviews)** | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAZZ PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679278534) | [Xiamen HongTianChuangShi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400726382) |

## What reviewers say

### Dazz Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Photo & Video, #138 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

**Highlights:** Authentic vintage photo and video capture, Emulates 80s film cameras, Supports various retro film formats, Modern digital camera profiles, Double exposure effect, Import existing photos for editing, Adjustable camera settings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazz Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| Dazz Black Camera | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Flash Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz ND Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Fisheye Lens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Inst SQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Camera NT16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz S Classic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Exp Camera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Easily the best photography app
- 👍 Incredible results
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Awesome features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't save photos to camera roll
- 🐛 Crops photos after applying filters
- 🐛 Doesn't preserve original photo ratio
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 D3D camera not available on older iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- D3D camera not working on some devices
- Photos not saving properly
- Incompatibility with older iPhones

**Requested features**

- Save camera settings as presets
- Add Dazz community feature to share presets
- Option to disable timestamp
- Allow importing photos to apply filters
- Option to save original photo without filters


### Chic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056)

This app recreates the aesthetic of vintage film cameras with unique filters and effects. It allows users to add artistic elements like light leaks, bubbles, and retro styles to their photos and videos, making everyday moments feel special.

**Highlights:** Vintage film camera aesthetic, Creative filters and effects, Light leak effects, Bubble and bling overlays, Y2K and retro styles, Minivlog recording, Lofi and oil-painted color styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $2.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $3.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $21.99 | per year |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $29.99 | per year |
| NIJI Flow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Satin Glow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic 3D Filter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Portrait G | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic Gemini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Live Photo | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dazz Cam free?

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

### Is Chic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dazz Cam or Chic?

Dazz Cam is rated higher. Dazz Cam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Chic averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do Dazz Cam or Chic have ads?

Neither Dazz Cam nor Chic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dazz Cam or Chic?

Dazz Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chic every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dazz Cam was updated on November 8, 2026 and Chic on November 3, 2026.

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