# Obscura vs (Not Boring) Camera

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Camera at 4.6 against Obscura's 4.1. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 52%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 277). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Obscura sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days 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.

(Not Boring) Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.5K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Obscura's written reviews are positive against 69% of (Not Boring) Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Obscura | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-pro-camera/id1579306989/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 277 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 174 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/893264216) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### Obscura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-pro-camera/id1579306989)

This camera app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography. It provides a range of capture formats, live filters, and viewing aids to enhance your creative process. An optional subscription unlocks premium features.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure, focus, and white balance controls, RAW, ProRAW, HEIC, and JPEG capture formats, Live filters and custom preset creation, Grid, histogram, and focus peaking view aids, Video and Live Photo recording, Integrated photo library browsing and editing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obscura Ultra - Weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Obscura Ultra - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Obscura Ultra | $24.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra Upgrade | $24.99 | per year |
| Obscura Ultra - One Time | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🎨 Customizable presets and filters
- 💡 Unique camera gestures and UI
- 🎥 Supports video recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Unintuitive controls and settings
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of support for newer iPhone lenses

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use Pro Raw mode
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between lenses
- Manual settings randomly resetting
- Photos not saving properly
- Freezing and black screen issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom camera settings
- Variable zoom function in pro mode
- Separate manual control for exposure and ISO
- Dedicated selfie button
- Live audio capture for Live Photos


### (Not Boring) Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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 Obscura free?

Obscura 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, Obscura or (Not Boring) Camera?

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. Obscura averages 4.1 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

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

Neither Obscura nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

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

Obscura ships an update every 2 weeks, and (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Obscura was updated on October 30, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on October 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.*