Comparison

SliceTimeCam vs camAround

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SliceTimeCam

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SliceTimeCam is a camera app that allows you to shoot slit-scan video. Operate the SliceLine, hold the device steady and shoot, and enjoy the artistic changes. You can set the filter, countdown, resolution, and slit size. (Flick left or right to change filters). Take pictures of people, animals, cars, or anything else you like, control SliceLine, and take pictures like you've never seen before. This app is inspired by francois.vogel's slitscan expression.

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camAround

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Capture your reactions in real-time with the camAround app! With a single tap, you can take a photo of what’s in front of you using the back camera—maybe a breathtaking view, an amazing meal, or any moment you want to remember. Instantly, the app switches to the front camera, snapping a selfie to capture your genuine reaction. It then combines both photos into a single image that you can save, enjoy, and share as you like. Unlike other apps, you’re fully in control—share it whenever, wherever, or keep it just for yourself. It’s your moment, your choice.

Screenshots

SliceTimeCam4 screens
camAround4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: camAround at none against SliceTimeCam's 2. SliceTimeCam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SliceTimeCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. camAround asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
SliceTimeCam versus camAround: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSliceTimeCamcamAround
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReflection through Design Studiothomas forsberg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SliceTimeCam

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$6.99
  • Support for the Creator$7.99
None

camAround

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SliceTimeCam free?
SliceTimeCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is camAround free?
camAround is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SliceTimeCam or camAround have ads?
Neither SliceTimeCam nor camAround shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SliceTimeCam or camAround?
SliceTimeCam ships an update weekly, and camAround weekly. Most recently, SliceTimeCam was updated on October 25, 2026 and camAround on October 25, 2026.

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