# Stops vs Bayer Cam

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stops at daily against Bayer Cam's weekly. Stops also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 12). Bayer Cam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bayer Cam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Stops against 4.9 for Bayer Cam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stops has 77 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

Stops ships an update daily, Bayer Cam weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stops | Bayer Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stops/id1663636345/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayer-cam/id6741800805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eff Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663636347) | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) |

## What reviewers say

### Stops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stops/id1663636345)

This app simplifies photography, focusing on the joy of capturing moments rather than technical jargon. It aims to provide satisfying results and encourage daily use, making photography an enjoyable experience.

**Highlights:** Intuitive camera interface, Focus on user enjoyment, Satisfying photo results, Encourages daily use, Simplifies the photographic process

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean UI
- ✨ Produces wonderful photos
- 🎨 Incredible colors and no editing required
- 🚀 Fast and fun to use
- 💖 Replaced default camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for full use
- 🐛 Shutter sometimes stops working
- 📸 Photos sometimes don't save
- 🎶 Music pauses when app opens
- ⏳ App seems abandoned

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter suddenly stopped working
- Lost hours of pictures because they didn't save
- Shutter does nothing when taking a photo
- Music pauses when opening the app
- Image doesn't get saved if switching to gallery too fast

**Requested features**

- Single toggle for zoom lens
- More film profiles
- Option to use wide angle lens
- Bring back beta app icon
- Import existing images to apply correction


### Bayer Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayer-cam/id6741800805)

Capture unprocessed RAW photos with a classic film camera interface. Offers instant launch and full control over exposure parameters for maximum original data. Ideal for photographers and students wanting to edit later.

**Highlights:** Raw Bayer capture, Classic film camera interface, Instant launch, Full exposure control, Themeable interface, Advanced settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bayer Cam - Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bayer Cam - Full Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stops free?

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

### Is Bayer Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stops or Bayer Cam?

Bayer Cam is rated higher. Stops averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Bayer Cam averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Stops or Bayer Cam have ads?

Neither Stops nor Bayer Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stops or Bayer Cam?

Stops ships an update daily, and Bayer Cam weekly. Most recently, Stops was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bayer Cam on September 18, 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.*