# Phonto vs Dazz Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Dazz Cam at 4.9 against Phonto's 4.1. Dazz Cam also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 58%) and ads (none vs shown). Phonto's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Dazz Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dazz Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 627 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Phonto's written reviews are positive against 94% of Dazz Cam's.

Phonto ships an update every 3 weeks, Dazz Cam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonto | Dazz Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto/id1444966076/reviews) | **[4.9 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam/id1600636838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **627** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **94.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 291 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [伟 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/898569115) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto/id1444966076)

Easily create posters, flyers, quotes, and social media graphics by adding text, stickers, and artwork to your photos. Customize designs with over 300 fonts and a vast library of elements. Save and share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Add text with 300+ fonts, Over 20 categories of stickers, Artwork and shape collection, Layer management, Free templates, Save and share to social media, Background editing with effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonto Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Phonto Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Phonto Premium Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for thumbnails
- 👍 Great for posters
- 👍 Convenient for editing
- 👍 Useful for various projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitching issues
- 🐛 Shapes look weird
- 🐛 Text becomes unreadable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow processing

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps glitching when making thumbnails
- App turns itself off when curving text
- Malicious website opened after clicking ads
- App blocks functions after payment
- Adverts interrupt and cannot be closed immediately

**Requested features**

- Add Pixelify Sans font
- More font options
- Ability to upload own videos
- Improve radius on rectangles
- Fix text editing issues


### Dazz Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam/id1600636838)

Experience the authentic feel of a retro film camera with this app. It meticulously recreates the tactile sensations, visual elements, and instant results of classic cameras, eliminating the need for post-editing. New cameras and frames are added regularly.

**Highlights:** Authentic film camera experience, Realistic photo paper and film frames, Instant results with single click, Hand feel and vibration feedback, Regularly updated cameras and frames

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazz Cam Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| Dazz Cam Pro One-Time Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonto free?

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

### Is Dazz Cam free?

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

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

Dazz Cam is rated higher. Phonto averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Dazz Cam averages 4.9 from 627 ratings.

### Do Phonto or Dazz Cam have ads?

Phonto shows ads; Dazz Cam does not.

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

Phonto ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dazz Cam monthly. Most recently, Phonto was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dazz Cam on October 17, 2026.

---

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