0.3MP Camera vs Kapi Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
0.3MP Camera
Relive the charm of early 2000s mobile photography with this app that emulates the look and feel of old button phone cameras. It recreates the unique artifacts of vintage CMOS sensors and offers a simple, familiar interface for capturing or processing images.
- Emulates 2000s button phone camera
- Recreates vintage CMOS sensor artifacts
- Includes Bayer filter, noise, and blooming effects
- Simple three-button interface
- Digital zoom for reduced quality
- Video recording
- Import and process existing photos
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The 0.3MP Camera is a tribute to the button phone cameras from '00s, in those days, we had enough 0.3 megapixels and 640x480 resolution to capture the best moments. Now so many years later, those pictures seem so dreamy, so I've tried to recreate all aspects of making it. Processing The camera recreates all the artifacts inherent in the old CMOS sensors of mid-range phones, like bayer filter artifacts, dark and banding noises, blooming etc. You can pinch to zoom to make it more visible, the digital zoom will reduce the quality of the photo just like on an old phone. Interface The interface will be recognized by all who had an any Nokia with Series 40 or Symbian S60, all control is done with three buttons at the bottom. You can shoot on camera, record video or import your own photos for processing. Nothing extra. P.S. This is the first (released 20 Jan 2023) and best app on the AppStore (over 58,000 five-star reviews worldwide) that emulates the mobile phone camera from the 2000s. All others (even the big and popular apps) mimic this one. Beware of fakes! Instagram: @0.3mp_camera
Kapi Cam
Capture life's moments with a retro aesthetic. This app simulates DV, CCD, and film camera effects, offering a variety of vintage filters and special effects for a nostalgic visual experience. Easily create unique photos and videos with real-time previews and a user-friendly interface.
- Simulates DV and CCD effects
- Retro-style filters and special effects
- Real-time effect preview
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
- Authentic retro visual effects
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KAPI is an application that allows you to shoot DV, CCD, and film. You can use it to record the beautiful moments in life and enjoy the retro-style picture texture and atmosphere. • Simulates real DV and CCD effects, taking you back to the millennium in one second. • Provides a variety of retro-style filters and special effects, allowing you to create different visual effects as you like. • Supports real-time preview of effects, allowing you to easily capture your favorite images. • Simple and easy-to-use operation interface, making creation at your fingertips. KAPI is crafted by a small team focused on imaging simulation technology. We are committed to providing users with authentic, high-quality, and interesting retro effects. In the future, we will launch more DV, CCD, and film effects to help you realize what you want at a low cost! If you like retro style, if you want to take different videos and photos, click to download KAPI! ------------------ contact us: kaipai.action@sensetime.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 0.3MP Camera at none against Kapi Cam's shown. 0.3MP Camera also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 1.7K). Kapi Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 0.3MP Camera sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Kapi Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 0.3MP Camera against 4.7 for Kapi Cam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 0.3MP Camera has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of 0.3MP Camera's written reviews are positive against 90% of Kapi Cam's.
0.3MP Camera ships an update monthly, Kapi Cam every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 0.3MP Camera | Kapi Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | 89.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K — better | 1.7K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #171 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Shatilov | TETRAS.AI HONGKONG CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
0.3MP Camera
Kapi Cam
User reviews
0.3MP Camera
From 9.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Realistic digital camera emulation
- 👍 Nostalgic and charming user interface
- 💯 Accurate representation of early 2000s camera quality
- 🎨 Impressive photo and video effects
- 🤑 Affordable yearly subscription
Room to improve
- 🤖 Intrusive rating prompts
- 💰 Limited free usage before requiring subscription
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Requires full gallery access
Kapi Cam
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Variety of camera options
- 👍 Nostalgic and good-looking filters
- 👍 Allows taking pictures even when camera is full
Room to improve
- 🚫 Some features that used to be free are now behind a paywall
- 🐛 App gets stuck on one camera mode after purchase
Bugs and requests
0.3MP Camera
Reported bugs
2 issues- Subscription issues when offline
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting photos
Requested features
5 requests- Add VHS-style camera effect
- Implement front-facing camera support
- Allow importing multiple images at once
- Add flash and other camera settings
- Provide a one-time purchase option
Kapi Cam
Reported bugs
2 issues- App gets stuck on one camera mode after purchase
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options for filters
- Better control over photo and video resolution
- Ability to adjust filter strength
In-app purchases
0.3MP Camera
- 0.3MP Camera membership$1.991 Year
- Discs theme$1.99
- Creatures theme$1.99
- Critters theme$1.99
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- Palm theme$1.99
- Flowers theme$1.99
- Butterflies theme$1.99
- Bronze theme$1.99
- Markers theme$1.99
- Elements theme$1.99
- Black theme$1.99
- Nokia theme$1.99
- Dandelion theme$1.99
- Nokia Original theme$1.99
- Moon trees theme$1.99
- Morph theme$1.99
- Velvet theme$1.99
- Orbit theme$1.99
- Silver theme$1.99
- Subway theme$1.99
- Waves theme$1.99
- Techno Clouds theme$1.99
- All themes pack (+imported)$23.99
Kapi Cam
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly$69.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly$89.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Life-time$149.00
