Comparison

Immich vs AwanCam

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

Head to head
About

Immich

This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.

Highlights
  • Mobile client for Immich Server
  • Photo and video backup
  • Self-hosted solution
  • Private cloud storage
  • Customizable server management
Features
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This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich

About

AwanCam

Features
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AwanCam is your pocket-friendly pro camera built for creators who rely on speed, control, and share Image. Capture stunning photos or videos, zoom smoothly with a two-finger gesture, fine-tune exposure in one tap, and send everything straight to Google Drive so your library stays organized and your device stays light. Highlights: - LUT Import – Import custom LUT files to apply professional color grading effects - Focus Point – Add precise focus points to your images for better depth control - Dual photo/video modes with Live Photo and HDR Video support plus a clean, distraction-free UI. - Two-finger pinch zoom, tap-to-focus, and instant EV slider for precise shooting. - Automatic Google Drive uploads with optional local deletion to reclaim storage safely. - Integrated media manager for previews, file details, and delete confirmation that affects only on-device files. From quick social updates to long-form storytelling, AwanCam keeps your capture-to-cloud workflow fast, reliable, and ready for any project.

Screenshots

Immich4 screens
AwanCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Immich at Free against AwanCam's $2.99. Immich also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Immich is free to download; AwanCam costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Immich versus AwanCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImmichAwanCam
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (793 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings793 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUTO ComputingRohmat hanif Basuki

Bugs and requests

Immich

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to log in on latest update
  • Frequent timeline rebuilds
  • Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
  • Scrolling issues in the app
  • Unreliable background sync

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to remove photos from device after backup
  • Support for 360-degree photos and videos
  • Improved family/user sharing capabilities
  • Better integration with third-party tools
  • Clearer cache management

AwanCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Immich

No in-app purchases

None

AwanCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Immich free?
Immich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AwanCam free?
AwanCam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Immich or AwanCam have ads?
Neither Immich nor AwanCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Immich or AwanCam?
Immich ships an update every 5 days, and AwanCam every 5 days. Most recently, Immich was updated on October 27, 2026 and AwanCam on October 25, 2026.

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