# Camera 3D Pro vs Snapchat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera 3D Pro at 66% against Snapchat's 30%. Camera 3D Pro also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Snapchat's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera 3D Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snapchat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Camera 3D Pro's written reviews are positive against 30% of Snapchat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Camera 3D Pro ships an update every 3 months, Snapchat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera 3D Pro | Snapchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-3d-pro/id341762229/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **5.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 19 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nicola Vacca](https://appshunter.io/developer/304382573) | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera 3D Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-3d-pro/id341762229)

Easily capture and view 3D images with this app. It offers automatic and pro modes for taking shots, supports various viewing formats including VR headsets, and provides editing tools. Share your creations in full resolution or directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic 3D shot capture, Pro mode with manual controls, VR headset viewing support, Stereo image editing, Import and export 3D pictures, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic stereoscopic photos
- 💡 Versatile viewing options (stereo, anaglyph, wiggle)
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 Excellent 3D quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with new iOS versions
- 🔒 Locked features require in-app purchase
- 👎 Difficult to capture moving subjects
- 👎 Tricky hand-sliding technique takes practice

**Reported bugs**

- Photos locked after iOS upgrade
- Rotation bug when editing wiggle images
- Crashes when trying to export photos

**Requested features**

- Batch export/save 3D photos
- Auto-save 3D photos to camera roll
- Crop tool within the app
- Front-facing camera support for 3D selfies
- Video 3D capture support


### Snapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #6 Top Grossing, #7 Top Free · Photo & Video, #69 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

**Highlights:** Camera with Lenses and Filters, Live Messaging and Video Chat, Friend and Group Stories, Spotlight for user-created content, Location Sharing Map, Memories for saving photos/videos, Friendship Profiles

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Snapchat+ (12-Month Plan) | $39.99 | per year |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $1.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great way to communicate with friends
- 📷 Convenient for sharing photos and videos
- 🤳 Fun filters and customization options
- 🔒 Secure messaging with disappearing content
- 🗺️ Useful location-based features like Snap Map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced AI assistant that can't be removed
- 🤢 Dislike for new 3D bitmoji design
- 🕰️ Frustration over Snapchat+ paywall for basic features
- 🔇 Inability to disable shutter sound
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being permanently locked for unclear reasons
- Inability to create new accounts on banned devices
- Disappearing Memories and lack of data retrieval
- Inconsistent video upload and playback issues
- Notifications and chat features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow permanent deletion of Memories
- Add multi-video upload to Stories
- Improve customer support and account recovery
- Provide option to disable AI assistant
- Bring back 2D bitmoji customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera 3D Pro free?

Camera 3D Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snapchat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera 3D Pro or Snapchat?

Snapchat is rated higher. Camera 3D Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Snapchat averages 4.5 from 5.9M ratings.

### Do Camera 3D Pro or Snapchat have ads?

Both Camera 3D Pro and Snapchat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera 3D Pro or Snapchat?

Camera 3D Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Snapchat every 6 days. Most recently, Camera 3D Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Snapchat on September 28, 2026.

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