Comparison

0.3MP Camera vs NostalCamera

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

NostalCamera

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Capture the colors and vibes of the past, one shot at a time. NostalCamera is a retro camera app that recreates the authentic film textures of the 1970s through 2000s. TIME TRAVEL WITH ONE TAP - Soft grain of the '70s - Dreamy light of the '80s - Flash-lit nostalgia of the '90s - Digital camera tones of the 2000s Every photo you take instantly transforms into a vintage masterpiece. Nostalgic, yet fresh. Shoot your moment. Choose your era.

Screenshots

0.3MP Camera4 screens
NostalCamera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NostalCamera at none against 0.3MP Camera's 23. 0.3MP Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. 0.3MP Camera sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. NostalCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

0.3MP Camera ships an update monthly, NostalCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
0.3MP Camera versus NostalCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter0.3MP CameraNostalCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry ShatilovMakiko Kawahara

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

NostalCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

0.3MP Camera

Subscriptions1
  • 0.3MP Camera membership$1.991 Year
One-time22
  • 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
None

NostalCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 0.3MP Camera free?
0.3MP Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NostalCamera free?
NostalCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 0.3MP Camera or NostalCamera have ads?
NostalCamera shows ads; 0.3MP Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, 0.3MP Camera or NostalCamera?
0.3MP Camera ships an update monthly, and NostalCamera every 2 months. Most recently, 0.3MP Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and NostalCamera on September 8, 2026.

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