Comparison

Vistax vs zerocam

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

Head to head
About

Vistax

This app offers professional-grade manual camera controls, including shutter speed, ISO, and focus. It features film simulations, RAW capture, and non-destructive editing for creative flexibility. Prioritizing privacy, it includes a distraction-free Zen Mode and composition aids.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (shutter, ISO, white balance, focus)
  • ProRAW/DNG capture
  • Film simulations and custom LUT support
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Zen Mode for distraction-free shooting
  • Exposure bracketing and live histogram
  • Composition aids and rangefinder mode
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Vistax combines pro-level manual controls with creative tools like film simulations and Zen mode — all in a privacy-first camera app with zero tracking. Pro-Level Control: - Manual Mode: Full control over shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus - ProRAW/DNG: RAW capture for maximum post-processing flexibility - Non-Destructive Edits: Apply color filters or image formats while preserving your original — saved as an iOS photo edit or a separate file Creative Expression: - Zen Mode: A distraction-free, minimalist interface focused solely on composition - Film Simulations: A vast library including iconic Fuji-X emulations. Bring your own custom .cube LUTs - Camera Presets: Save and recall your favorite camera settings with a single tap Exposure Tools: - Shutter priority, ISO priority, full auto, and manual exposure modes - Automatic exposure bracketing: up to 5 brackets, -5/+5 EV - Exposure compensation, live histogram, and zebra over-exposure warning Full Feature Set: • iOS Widget: Quick access to presets from your home or lock screen • Camera Control: Launch Vistax or take shots with the hardware Camera Control (iPhone 16 Pro (& Max) to 18 Pro (& Max)) • High-Resolution Capture: Stunning 48MP images (*) • Portrait Mode: Professional portraits with depth effects (*) • iOS Deep Fusion and Smart HDR (*) • Focus peaking and manual focus • Manual and auto white balance • Capture in HEIC / JPEG / RAW+JPEG / RAW+HEIC / RAW / ProRAW (DNG) • Wide Gamut: Vibrant, accurate colors across supported displays • Composition Aids: Rule of thirds, golden triangles, and fine mesh grids • Rangefinder Mode: See beyond the frame with rangefinder-style framing lines • Shutter Timer: 3s and 10s delays Privacy-First • Vistax contains zero tracking or third-party SDKs (*) Compatibility Notes Some features depend on your device's hardware: • Camera Control: iPhone 16 Pro (& Max) to 18 Pro (& Max) • 48MP capture: iPhone 14 Pro (& Max) and later Pro models. Not available in manual, semi-auto, or portrait modes • ProRAW: iPhone 12 Pro (& Max) and later Pro models • RAW: Most iPhones from 6S onwards, iPad Pro (varies by model) • Portrait mode: iPhone 7 Plus and later, iPad Pro • Smart HDR / Deep Fusion: iPhone 11 and later • Ultra Wide lens may not support RAW or manual focus/exposure modes on some devices

About

zerocam

Capture authentic photos without AI overprocessing. This app offers a clean image pipeline for natural results, letting you shoot with simplicity and preserve your phone's full hardware potential. It includes subtle color grades and multi-exposure for artistic shots.

Highlights
  • No AI overprocessing
  • Natural distortion-free look
  • Simple interface, no settings
  • Native lens support
  • Zero Looks color grades
  • Multi-exposure mode
  • Pro-grade RAW & JPG
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Zerocam 2.0: Camera for Real Photos. Zero Processing. Zero Filters. Most phone cameras today rely on aggressive computational processing that can over-sharpen images and create a flat, artificial look. Zerocam 2.0 strips away the digital makeup. We built a clean, high-quality image pipeline to capture life as you see it. No fake HDR, no “beauty” filters, and zero over-processing. Why Zerocam? While most camera apps add more controls and processing tricks, Zerocam removes distractions and focuses on the soul of photography: - A natural, distortion-free look. Say goodbye to strange halos around buildings and skin that looks like plastic. - Pure simplicity. No settings to tweak. No menus to get lost in. Open the app and shoot. - Full hardware potential. Get the most out of your iPhone camera system. What’s New in 2.0? - Native Lens Support. Easily switch between Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto on supported iPhone models. - Zero Looks (Natural Color Grades). Subtle, film-inspired color profiles applied in real time. These are not heavy filters, but carefully crafted professional color grades, updated monthly. - Multi-Exposure Mode. Create artistic shots by instantly merging two frames into one. - iPhone-Optimized Interface (Beta). A redesigned UI that feels native, fast, and intuitive across supported iPhone sizes. - Pro-Grade RAW & JPG. A rebuilt image pipeline delivers cleaner tones and more reliable RAW files, giving you greater flexibility in post-production. Built for Intentional Photography Zerocam is designed for photographers who want to stay present, not buried in settings. It’s fast, intentional, and built to treat your phone like a real pocket camera. Designed by Dmitry Novikov Developed by Sergio Rodríguez Rama Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vistax4 screens
zerocam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: zerocam at Free against Vistax's $6.99. zerocam also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 25). Vistax's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads 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

zerocam is free to download; Vistax costs $6.99 up front. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Vistax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vistax holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zerocam has 148 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Vistax's written reviews are positive against 53% of zerocam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, zerocam every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Vistax versus zerocam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVistaxzerocam
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better3.9 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings25148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien ArdonZero Camera Ltd

Customer experience

Vistax

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

zerocam

All ratings148 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

Vistax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

zerocam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving
  • Viewfinder not working
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tap to focus
  • Camera flash
  • Front camera support
  • Higher resolution capture
  • More zoom options
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  • Customizable shutter button
  • In-app lens switching
  • Viewfinder aspect ratio matching output
  • Disable auto macro mode
  • Custom white balance presets

In-app purchases

None

Vistax

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

zerocam

Subscriptions5
  • Zerocam ∞$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Zerocam ∞1 Month trial$3.391 Month
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  • Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Zerocam ∞1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zerocam Infinite$34.99

Questions

Is Vistax free?
Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is zerocam free?
zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vistax or zerocam?
Vistax is rated higher. Vistax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while zerocam averages 3.9 from 148 ratings.
Do Vistax or zerocam have ads?
Neither Vistax nor zerocam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vistax or zerocam?
Vistax ships an update every 2 months, and zerocam every 8 days. Most recently, Vistax was updated on October 30, 2026 and zerocam on October 27, 2026.

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