Flashback Camera vs PhotoSweep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashback Camera
Experience the magic of film photography with a digital camera. Choose film types, connect to your camera, develop photos, and save them to relive moments.
- Film camera simulation
- Selectable film types
- Connect to camera
- Photo development
- Save photos
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The soul of a film camera reborn in a digital era. Choose your favourite Flashback film type. Connect to your Flashback camera, develop your photos and save them for later. Start living in the moment with the magic of film.
PhotoSweep
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PhotoSweep helps you reclaim space without giving up control. Scan your photo library for exact duplicates, screenshots, large or older videos, and rapid sequences. Review each group before taking action, with clear explanations that show why an item was identified and which photo is recommended to keep. TRUSTED, LOCAL REVIEW • Analysis runs on your device. • Exact, estimated, and unknown storage values are clearly distinguished. • Favorites and edited photos receive extra protection. • Swipe-based review keeps every decision in your hands. • Deletions use Apple’s system Photos confirmation and remain subject to the Photos Recently Deleted behavior. FREE TO EXPLORE Scanning, reviewing results, and organizing your cleanup queue are free. PhotoSweep Pro is optional and is required only to execute the final cleanup. Choose a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription; no free trial is offered. You can restore purchases and manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. PhotoSweep supports English, French, and Spanish, follows your iPhone app-language setting, and includes accessibility support. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashback Camera at none against PhotoSweep's 2. Flashback Camera also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PhotoSweep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flashback Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Flashback Camera | PhotoSweep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (511 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 511 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tykee | Moussa Soulaimana |
Bugs and requests
Flashback Camera
Reported bugs
16 issues- App freezes during photo unloading process
- Photos fail to transfer from camera to app
- Camera won't connect to app after initial use
- Filter selection doesn't change or persist
- App crashes when accessing developed photos
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- Development timer resets unexpectedly
- Camera firmware update loops infinitely
- Photos appear completely black or white
- Cannot reload new film after unloading
- Bluetooth/WiFi connection drops frequently
- Text size settings cause app malfunction
- Upload process gets stuck mid-transfer
- Camera reset button erases all photos
- App requires manual restart to complete processes
- Device unlinking option missing from app
- Feedback prompt non-functional
Requested features
15 requests- Reduce development time to 2-5 hours maximum
- Allow concurrent development of multiple rolls
- Enable local on-device photo processing
- Add ability to unload partial rolls before completion
- Implement progress bars and status indicators
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- Add photo saving/export to device storage
- Increase exposures per roll beyond 27
- Add more diverse and accurate film filter options
- Enable background processing without keeping app open
- Add notifications when rolls finish developing
- Implement automatic camera-to-app unlinking
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve filter preview accuracy
- Add ability to adjust camera settings
- Implement offline mode for travel
PhotoSweep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashback Camera
No in-app purchases
PhotoSweep
- PhotoSweep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- PhotoSweep Pro Annual$49.991 Year
