# PrivCamera vs TapShot

The clearest difference is price: PrivCamera at Free against TapShot's $5.99. PrivCamera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). TapShot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PrivCamera is free to download; TapShot costs $5.99 up front. PrivCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TapShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, TapShot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivCamera | TapShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Buczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543541297) | [Emotive Engines, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650481514) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privcamera/id1543541295)

Securely capture and encrypt your photos with military-grade protection. This offline app stores images in a protected container, allowing you to share them with optional passwords. Upgrade for enhanced quality and external photo encryption.

**Highlights:** 256-bit AES encryption, Password protection for photos, Offline storage, Share photos with optional passwords, Encrypt external photos (paid), Raise photo quality (paid)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro functionality - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro functionality - 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro functionality - Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


### TapShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114)

Capture sports action with intuitive one-finger zoom and instant photo capture. Pause video recording mid-game and add your logo directly to photos. Offers advanced manual controls and depth capture for enhanced photography.

**Highlights:** One-finger zoom and instant tap capture, Pause video recording, Add logo to photos, Manual ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, Depth capture mode, Automated selfie sets (Autoshots)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivCamera free?

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

### Is TapShot free?

TapShot costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PrivCamera or TapShot have ads?

Neither PrivCamera nor TapShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivCamera or TapShot?

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, and TapShot every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrivCamera was updated on October 10, 2026 and TapShot on October 2, 2026.

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