# PrivCamera vs PrivCam

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrivCam at every 5 days against PrivCamera's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PrivCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, PrivCam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivCamera | PrivCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Buczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543541297) | [Tabrez Alam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065837093) |

## 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 |


### PrivCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privcam-vintage-camera-app/id6473721383)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Camera & Gallery | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivCamera free?

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

### Is PrivCam free?

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

### Do PrivCamera or PrivCam have ads?

Neither PrivCamera nor PrivCam shows ads.

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

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, and PrivCam every 5 days. Most recently, PrivCamera was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrivCam on October 27, 2026.

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