# fastbackward vs (Not Boring) Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: fastbackward at 100% against (Not Boring) Camera's 70%. fastbackward also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). (Not Boring) Camera's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. fastbackward sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

fastbackward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of fastbackward's written reviews are positive against 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's.

fastbackward ships an update every 3 weeks, (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fastbackward | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastbackward/id1537751066/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximilian Krauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537751068) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### fastbackward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastbackward/id1537751066)

Relive past memories with your photos. This app resurfaces pictures taken on this day in previous years, helping you recall significant life events and see your personal growth. It also displays photos on a map using EXIF data and can show random memories if no photos exist for the date.

**Highlights:** Resurfaces photos from previous years, Displays photos on a map using EXIF data, Excludes screenshots from memories, On-device processing for privacy, Shows random memories if no photos for the date

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fastbackward Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fastbackward free?

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

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, fastbackward or (Not Boring) Camera?

fastbackward is rated higher. fastbackward averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do fastbackward or (Not Boring) Camera have ads?

Neither fastbackward nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fastbackward or (Not Boring) Camera?

fastbackward ships an update every 3 weeks, and (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, fastbackward was updated on October 7, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on October 15, 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.*