Comparison

Jam Cam vs Slit Scan Camera

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

Head to head
About

Jam Cam

This app allows users to creatively manipulate video like a musical instrument, offering a range of effects inspired by music and vj tools. It enables intuitive control over visuals, perfect for creating music videos, glitch art, and lofi aesthetics. Explore live performance features and sync effects with audio for dynamic video creation.

Highlights
  • Intuitive video effect manipulation
  • Audioreactive effects synced with music
  • Handcrafted, updated templates
  • Live video performance capabilities
  • Lofi and VHS aesthetic creation
  • Cross-platform video publishing
Features
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Play with video like a musical instrument. Jam Cam is a creative video effects app. Inspired by music instruments and vj tools, packed as a easy to use but powerful app. Play intuitively with effects and let your own rhythm guide your way. Create music videos, glitch art, lofi vibes and more. Explore live video performance and effects with Jam Cam. EASY — Intuitive and fast, create a video jam in 30 seconds. LIKE AN INSTRUMENT — Play with video like a musical instrument, inspired by the classic SP-404. SYNCS WITH MUSIC — Audioreactive effects that react to music, either from an imported song or from the microphone. TEMPLATES — Choose from handcrafted templates that are continuously updated. PERFORM — Get Jam Cam PRO and create your own video synths, connect with MIDI and even connect an external screen and perform at your local arena. LOFI AESTHETICS — Easily create the 90s VHS vibe. STAND OUT — Take your videos to the next level and create something truly unique that makes your creativity stand out. PUBLISH — Whether it’s for your YouTube channel, TikTok, Instagram or maybe motion graphics for Spotify, your video jams work on any platform. Install Jam Cam today! PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12237894 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/12237894

About

Slit Scan Camera

Create captivating slit scan videos with this app. It offers customizable durations, directions, and shapes for unique visual effects. Easily capture and generate your desired slit scan footage.

Highlights
  • Slit scan video creation
  • Customizable durations
  • Adjustable directions
  • Variable shapes
  • Video recording
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Slit Scan Camera is a video recording app for creating the slit scan effect. The app can capture slit scans in various durations, directions and shapes.

Screenshots

Jam Cam4 screens
Slit Scan Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slit Scan Camera at none against Jam Cam's 6. Slit Scan Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Jam Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). On price 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. Jam Cam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Slit Scan Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slit Scan Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jam Cam has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jam Cam ships an update every 3 days, Slit Scan Camera every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jam Cam versus Slit Scan Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJam CamSlit Scan Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmic Visions ABAnton Heestand

Customer experience

Jam Cam

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative27.3%

Slit Scan Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Jam Cam

Subscriptions4
  • Jam Cam Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Jam Cam Lite – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Jam Cam Lite – Yearly Payment$3.491 Year
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  • Jam Cam Pro – Yearly payment$8.491 Year
One-time2
  • Jam Cam Lite One Time Purchase$8.99
  • Jam Cam Pro One Time Purchase$64.99
None

Slit Scan Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jam Cam free?
Jam Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slit Scan Camera free?
Slit Scan Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jam Cam or Slit Scan Camera?
Slit Scan Camera is rated higher. Jam Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Slit Scan Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Jam Cam or Slit Scan Camera have ads?
Neither Jam Cam nor Slit Scan Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jam Cam or Slit Scan Camera?
Jam Cam ships an update every 3 days, and Slit Scan Camera every 22 months. Most recently, Jam Cam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slit Scan Camera on November 3, 2026.

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