# FrontDepth View vs SimpleSSTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrontDepth View at none against SimpleSSTV's 6. FrontDepth View also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). SimpleSSTV's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleSSTV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FrontDepth View asks for nothing beyond the download.

FrontDepth View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of FrontDepth View's written reviews are positive against 73% of SimpleSSTV's.

FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, SimpleSSTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FrontDepth View | SimpleSSTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontdepth-view/id1583468252/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAN WEI WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/928406183) | [Jeroen Rombouts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863358112) |

## What reviewers say

### FrontDepth View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontdepth-view/id1583468252)

Capture real-time images from your device's TrueDepth camera, especially in low light. Explore your face from different angles, switch between 2D and 3D views, and save 3D photos. Browse your saved 3D face images in a dedicated folder.

**Highlights:** Real-time TrueDepth camera feed, Low-light image capture, Adjustable view range slider, Pan display to explore face angles, Toggle between 3D and 2D views, Save 3D face photos, Browse saved 3D photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpleSSTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709)

This app allows ham radio operators to encode images into audio signals for transmission and decode received audio back into images. It supports various SSTV modes, live camera feeds, and even AI-generated QSL cards. Receive alerts for International Space Station SSTV events.

**Highlights:** Encode images to SSTV audio, Decode SSTV audio to images, Live camera feed with trigger modes, Support for 14 SSTV modes, AI-generated QSL calling cards, ISS SSTV event notifications, Audio setup and troubleshooting tips

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listening Station Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Card Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove or change encoder watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| SimpleSSTV Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Card Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 120 AI Card Credits | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FrontDepth View free?

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

### Is SimpleSSTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FrontDepth View or SimpleSSTV?

FrontDepth View is rated higher. FrontDepth View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SimpleSSTV averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FrontDepth View or SimpleSSTV have ads?

Neither FrontDepth View nor SimpleSSTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FrontDepth View or SimpleSSTV?

FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleSSTV monthly. Most recently, FrontDepth View was updated on October 10, 2026 and SimpleSSTV on October 8, 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.*