Artcomframe vs CropCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artcomframe
This app assists artists in achieving better compositions when drawing from nature. It generates a grid overlay on your reference image, helping to transfer proportions accurately to your canvas for improved drawing accuracy.
- Composition grid generation
- Proportion transfer tool
- Reference image grid overlay
- Canvas size input
- Photo capture for reference
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Artcomframe helps you to avoid the biggest composition mistakes in drawing from nature. You do not have to worry if the image you are drawing forms a good composition. Artcomframe brings the view to the canvas in good proportions by creating a grid on the image. It transfers the pattern of proportions from one scale to another. How to use Artcomframe? 1. DRAW diagonals on the canvas you are going to draw on. Split the height and width. Draw small diagonals. 2. MEASURE the height and width of the canvas. Insert it into the app. 3. A window with the size of your canvas will appear on the screen. 4. FIND a suitable grid for the window. 5. When you have found a suitable composition, TAKE A PHOTO. 6. DRAW the picture from the screen or printout to your canvas.
CropCamera
Experience DSLR-like photography on your mobile device. Compose shots with a viewfinder, achieve natural bokeh with adjustable aperture, and fine-tune focus and framing after capture. Preview focal lengths and quickly launch the app to never miss a moment.
- Viewfinder shooting experience
- Adjustable aperture for bokeh
- Post-capture focus and framing adjustments
- Multiple focal length previews
- Quick app launch
- Support for various aspect ratios
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Turn Everyday Moments into Timeless Memories Frame everyday scenes and travel memories with your favorite composition and color, and transform each moment into something unforgettable. This camera app lets you shoot exactly as you see through a camera viewfinder. Crop your composition in real time and capture it with your own custom look—so your photos are ready the moment you press the shutter. No editing required. Features * Choose from multiple focal lengths (35mm equivalent*) as if you’re switching between prime lenses on a camera. * Select from four beautifully crafted filters: Std, B&W, Warm, and Cool. * Fine-tune the contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows of each filter to create your own signature look. * Record video instantly by simply pressing the red REC button—no need to switch camera modes. * Capture Live Photos. * Adjust the aperture (f-stop) to create beautiful background blur. * Record videos in 4K or Full HD at 30 fps or 24 fps. * Turn HDR (High Dynamic Range) capture on or off. * Take photos with a silent shutter. * Save both your customized photo and the original unedited image at the same time (optional in Settings). How to Use 1. Select a focal length (35mm equivalent*). 2. Check the semi-transparent framing guide. * Double-tap the screen to zoom into the selected frame for a closer preview. 3. Compose your shot. 4. Tap the subject to lock focus. 5. Adjust the exposure (EV). 6. Press the shutter button. Notes * Photos are saved to Apple’s built-in Photos app. * This app does not include an image preview gallery. Please use the Photos app to view your captured photos. * Videos are always recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of the selected photo aspect ratio. * Photos are saved after being cropped to the selected frame. As a result, image resolution may be reduced at certain focal lengths. Please keep this in mind if you plan to print your photos. * Focal lengths are approximate 35mm-equivalent values and are provided for reference only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Artcomframe at Free against CropCamera's $2.99. Artcomframe also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Artcomframe is free to download; CropCamera costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Artcomframe against 5.0 for CropCamera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Artcomframe ships an update every 10 days, CropCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artcomframe | CropCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artcomframe | Shinji Nishijima |
Customer experience
Artcomframe
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In-app purchases
Artcomframe
No in-app purchases
CropCamera
No in-app purchases
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