# Minolta Instant vs Low Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minolta Instant at none against Low Camera's 2. Minolta Instant also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Low Camera's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (132 vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Low Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Minolta Instant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Low Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Low Camera has 132 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minolta Instant | Low Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minolta-instant/id1450142422/reviews) | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-camera-low-quality-cam/id1606589793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prinics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/413972413) | [Shuya Komiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504097686) |

## What reviewers say

### Minolta Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minolta-instant/id1450142422)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of filters, stickers, and templates. Use your smartphone as a remote shutter for perfect group shots. Seamlessly connect to iOS devices for easy sharing and printing.

**Highlights:** Extensive filter collection, Stickers and card templates, Remote shutter functionality, Bluetooth connectivity for iOS, Photo editing tools, Instant printing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Low Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-camera-low-quality-cam/id1606589793)

Capture photos and videos in various low-quality settings to save storage space. This app is ideal for creating retro-style visuals or for users who want to conserve their device's memory. It also offers tools to reduce the quality of existing media and apply filters.

**Highlights:** 5 levels of low quality settings, Photo and video recording, Lower image quality for existing media, Photo filters, Square photo shooting, Customizable color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minolta Instant free?

Minolta Instant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Low Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minolta Instant or Low Camera?

Low Camera is rated higher. Minolta Instant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Low Camera averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do Minolta Instant or Low Camera have ads?

Low Camera shows ads; Minolta Instant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minolta Instant or Low Camera?

Minolta Instant ships an update every 2 months, and Low Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Minolta Instant was updated on November 4, 2026 and Low Camera on November 7, 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.*
