# FILCA vs On This Day

The clearest difference is rating: On This Day at 5.0 against FILCA's 3.8. On This Day also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). FILCA's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FILCA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and On This Day sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On This Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FILCA has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FILCA ships an update every 5 days, On This Day every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FILCA | On This Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photo-widget/id6787857504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 152 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252540990) | [Hamish Tennent](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779078441) |

## What reviewers say

### FILCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074)

This app offers an SLR-style film camera experience with 35mm film filters and cinematic effects. It provides expert-level manual controls for shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, along with features like film grain and date print effects for an authentic analog look.

**Highlights:** 35mm film filters, Manual controls (shutter speed, ISO, white balance), Film grain effect, Date print effect, Multiple aspect ratios, Digital zoom

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE PRO | $5.99 | per month |
| UPGRADE PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| LOMO SERIES | $4.99 | one-time |
| IU SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| RETRO SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| WEDDING SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| FUJI SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| KODAK SERIES FILM | $5.99 | one-time |
| UPGRADE PRO (Discount) | $59.99 | one-time |
| UPGRADE PRO VERSION | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive film emulation
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great manual controls
- 🚀 Crisp image quality
- 👍 Authentic film-like photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 👎 Misleading marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Purchased filters/packs disappearing
- Shutter button not working consistently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capability
- Implement RAW image capture
- Allow portrait orientation
- Add a level/grid overlay
- Improve low-light performance


### On This Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photo-widget/id6787857504)

Rediscover cherished memories with a daily widget showcasing photos from this date in past years. Customize your widget's appearance and hide unwanted content. The free version offers one photo daily, while a one-time purchase unlocks up to five photos and additional features.

**Highlights:** Daily photo widget, Photo selection based on date, On-device photo analysis, Hide photos, dates, and albums, Multiple widget sizes, Customizable widget themes, Pin photos to widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FILCA free?

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

### Is On This Day free?

On This Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FILCA or On This Day?

On This Day is rated higher. FILCA averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while On This Day averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FILCA or On This Day have ads?

Neither FILCA nor On This Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FILCA or On This Day?

FILCA ships an update every 5 days, and On This Day every 3 weeks. Most recently, FILCA was updated on November 9, 2026 and On This Day on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*