Comparison

NoUICamera vs zerocam

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

Head to head
About

NoUICamera

This application provides a clean, on-screen UI-free live video feed from your device's camera. It's ideal for using your iOS device as a webcam or for professional video setups. Switch cameras with swipes and zoom with pinch gestures.

Highlights
  • No on-screen UI
  • Clean camera feed output
  • Front and rear camera switching
  • Zoom functionality
  • iOS webcam alternative
Features
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NoUICam is a clean camera viewer that removes persistent buttons and panels from the image. Stay focused on a full-screen live view and use simple gestures only when you need them. It makes framing, monitoring, and presenting live camera video on an external display feel calm and uncluttered. Features • UI-free, full-screen live view• Tap to set focus and exposure• Double-tap to lock or unlock AE/AF• Press and drag vertically to adjust exposure• Pinch to zoom• Swipe to switch between front and back cameras• Full-screen live video output to an external display on iPad Requirements Camera access is required to use NoUICam.

About

zerocam

Capture authentic photos without AI overprocessing. This app offers a clean image pipeline for natural results, letting you shoot with simplicity and preserve your phone's full hardware potential. It includes subtle color grades and multi-exposure for artistic shots.

Highlights
  • No AI overprocessing
  • Natural distortion-free look
  • Simple interface, no settings
  • Native lens support
  • Zero Looks color grades
  • Multi-exposure mode
  • Pro-grade RAW & JPG
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Zerocam 2.0: Camera for Real Photos. Zero Processing. Zero Filters. Most phone cameras today rely on aggressive computational processing that can over-sharpen images and create a flat, artificial look. Zerocam 2.0 strips away the digital makeup. We built a clean, high-quality image pipeline to capture life as you see it. No fake HDR, no “beauty” filters, and zero over-processing. Why Zerocam? While most camera apps add more controls and processing tricks, Zerocam removes distractions and focuses on the soul of photography: - A natural, distortion-free look. Say goodbye to strange halos around buildings and skin that looks like plastic. - Pure simplicity. No settings to tweak. No menus to get lost in. Open the app and shoot. - Full hardware potential. Get the most out of your iPhone camera system. What’s New in 2.0? - Native Lens Support. Easily switch between Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto on supported iPhone models. - Zero Looks (Natural Color Grades). Subtle, film-inspired color profiles applied in real time. These are not heavy filters, but carefully crafted professional color grades, updated monthly. - Multi-Exposure Mode. Create artistic shots by instantly merging two frames into one. - iPhone-Optimized Interface (Beta). A redesigned UI that feels native, fast, and intuitive across supported iPhone sizes. - Pro-Grade RAW & JPG. A rebuilt image pipeline delivers cleaner tones and more reliable RAW files, giving you greater flexibility in post-production. Built for Intentional Photography Zerocam is designed for photographers who want to stay present, not buried in settings. It’s fast, intentional, and built to treat your phone like a real pocket camera. Designed by Dmitry Novikov Developed by Sergio Rodríguez Rama Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoUICamera1 screens
zerocam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoUICamera at 100% against zerocam's 53%. NoUICamera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). zerocam's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. NoUICamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoUICamera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zerocam has 148 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NoUICamera's written reviews are positive against 53% of zerocam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoUICamera ships an update every 5 months, zerocam every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NoUICamera versus zerocam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoUICamerazerocam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better3.9 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkiyoshi yamamotoZero Camera Ltd

Customer experience

NoUICamera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

zerocam

All ratings148 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

NoUICamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

zerocam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving
  • Viewfinder not working
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tap to focus
  • Camera flash
  • Front camera support
  • Higher resolution capture
  • More zoom options
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  • Customizable shutter button
  • In-app lens switching
  • Viewfinder aspect ratio matching output
  • Disable auto macro mode
  • Custom white balance presets

In-app purchases

None

NoUICamera

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

zerocam

Subscriptions5
  • Zerocam ∞$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Zerocam ∞1 Month trial$3.391 Month
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  • Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Zerocam ∞1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zerocam Infinite$34.99

Questions

Is NoUICamera free?
NoUICamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zerocam free?
zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoUICamera or zerocam?
NoUICamera is rated higher. NoUICamera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while zerocam averages 3.9 from 148 ratings.
Do NoUICamera or zerocam have ads?
Neither NoUICamera nor zerocam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoUICamera or zerocam?
NoUICamera ships an update every 5 months, and zerocam every 8 days. Most recently, NoUICamera was updated on October 24, 2026 and zerocam on October 25, 2026.

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