# 2 vs Lo

2 and Lo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lo's. Lo's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 15) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 2 against 4.6 for Lo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lo's.

2 ships an update monthly, Lo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Lo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews) | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo-fi-cam/id1607751695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) | [Hanquan Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607751967) |

## What reviewers say

### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


### Lo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo-fi-cam/id1607751695)

Capture photos and videos with a distinct low-resolution aesthetic. Choose from various resolutions and record with or without audio to further reduce file size. Ideal for saving storage or creating a retro visual style.

**Highlights:** Low resolution photo and video capture, Multiple resolution formats (144p, 288p, 360p+), Record with or without audio, Real-time preview of image quality, GPS location tagging (upgrade), Pinch to zoom

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Record Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| GPS Location | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 free?

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

### Is Lo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2 or Lo?

Lo is rated higher. 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Lo averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.

### Do 2 or Lo have ads?

Neither 2 nor Lo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 or Lo?

2 ships an update monthly, and Lo every 3 weeks. Most recently, 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lo on September 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.*