# 0.3MP Camera vs Kapi Cam

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 (#176 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 0.3MP Camera | Kapi Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/03mp-camera/id1661877394/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kapi-cam-y2k-and-ccd-camera/id6740760807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 48 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Shatilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624035821) | [TETRAS.AI HONGKONG CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774083001) |

## What reviewers say

### 0.3MP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/03mp-camera/id1661877394)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.3MP Camera membership | $1.99 | per year |
| Discs theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creatures theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Critters theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Palm theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flowers theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Butterflies theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Markers theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elements theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nokia theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dandelion theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nokia Original theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon trees theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Morph theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Velvet theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orbit theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subway theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waves theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Techno Clouds theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| All themes pack (+imported) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Realistic digital camera emulation
- 👍 Nostalgic and charming user interface
- 💯 Accurate representation of early 2000s camera quality
- 🎨 Impressive photo and video effects
- 🤑 Affordable yearly subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive rating prompts
- 💰 Limited free usage before requiring subscription
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Requires full gallery access

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when offline
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting photos

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kapi-cam-y2k-and-ccd-camera/id6740760807)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Life-time | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of camera options
- 👍 Nostalgic and good-looking filters
- 👍 Allows taking pictures even when camera is full

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Some features that used to be free are now behind a paywall
- 🐛 App gets stuck on one camera mode after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on one camera mode after purchase
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for filters
- Better control over photo and video resolution
- Ability to adjust filter strength


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 0.3MP Camera free?

0.3MP Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kapi Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 0.3MP Camera or Kapi Cam?

0.3MP Camera is rated higher. 0.3MP Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Kapi Cam averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 0.3MP Camera or Kapi Cam have ads?

Kapi Cam shows ads; 0.3MP Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, 0.3MP Camera or Kapi Cam?

0.3MP Camera ships an update monthly, and Kapi Cam every 8 days. Most recently, 0.3MP Camera was updated on September 28, 2026 and Kapi Cam on September 29, 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.*