# Compress Cam Basic vs 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compress Cam Basic at none against 2's 2. Compress Cam Basic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Compress Cam Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Compress Cam Basic against 4.5 for 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compress Cam Basic ships an update every 5 months, 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compress Cam Basic | 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-cam-basic/id1545738193/reviews) | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasuhiro Takano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072075743) | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) |

## What reviewers say

### Compress Cam Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-cam-basic/id1545738193)

This app helps you reduce the file size of your photos, both as you take them and from your existing album. It preserves high image quality while saving storage space and data usage, making sharing easier.

**Highlights:** Automatic image compression while shooting, Compress existing photos from album, Easy operation and simple design, Save on data usage, Preserves high image quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compress Cam Basic free?

Compress Cam Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compress Cam Basic or 2?

Compress Cam Basic and 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do Compress Cam Basic or 2 have ads?

Compress Cam Basic shows ads; 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compress Cam Basic or 2?

Compress Cam Basic ships an update every 5 months, and 2 monthly. Most recently, Compress Cam Basic was updated on June 11, 2026 and 2 on July 30, 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.*