# Natural vs Residue*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Residue* at 100% against Natural's 35%. Residue* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Natural's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Natural sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Residue* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Residue* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Natural has 101 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Natural's written reviews are positive against 100% of Residue*'s.

Natural ships an update every 9 days, Residue* every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Natural | Residue* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-digital-camera/id1659137743/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/residue/id6783587941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jake Mor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632505071) | [Logarithm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783587943) |

## What reviewers say

### Natural

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-digital-camera/id1659137743)

This app provides professional-grade manual camera controls in a minimalist interface. It allows users to preview photos with advanced technology but requires a subscription to take pictures. Subscription management is handled through your App Store account settings.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls, Minimalist and intuitive interface, Gesture-based controls, Retro disposable filter previews, Advanced camera technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Exports | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited natural shots | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro photos | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Mega access | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro+ access | $49.99 | per year |
| Mega+ access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited RAW+ access | $89.99 | per year |


### Residue*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/residue/id6783587941)

This app allows you to create a visual record of your life by curating photos, music, movies, and other experiences. It focuses on personal reflection rather than social performance, making it easy to add and arrange moments.

**Highlights:** Curate photos, music, movies, and shows, Create a visual record of life moments, Focus on personal reflection, not social performance, Effortless design for quick additions, No feeds, followers, or likes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Natural free?

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

### Is Residue* free?

Residue* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Natural or Residue*?

Residue* is rated higher. Natural averages 4.1 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Residue* averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Natural or Residue* have ads?

Neither Natural nor Residue* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Natural or Residue*?

Natural ships an update every 9 days, and Residue* every 2 weeks. Most recently, Natural was updated on October 24, 2026 and Residue* on October 24, 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.*