# PrivCamera vs GPrivate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPrivate at none against PrivCamera's 3. GPrivate also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GPrivate asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, GPrivate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and February 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivCamera | GPrivate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Buczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543541297) | [Truong Quoc Cuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674396579) |

## 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 |


### GPrivate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gprivate/id6467665482)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivCamera free?

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

### Is GPrivate free?

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

### Do PrivCamera or GPrivate have ads?

Neither PrivCamera nor GPrivate shows ads.

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

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, and GPrivate every 8 days. Most recently, PrivCamera was updated on June 7, 2026 and GPrivate on February 22, 2026.

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