# Instant Camera vs Snow Effect Video

The clearest difference is update cadence: Instant Camera at every 2 months against Snow Effect Video's every 11 months. Instant Camera also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 25%). Snow Effect Video's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Instant Camera costs $1.99 and Snow Effect Video $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Instant Camera against 3.0 for Snow Effect Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Instant Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of Snow Effect Video's.

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, Snow Effect Video every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Camera | Snow Effect Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-effect-video/id1448689436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bbcddc](https://appshunter.io/developer/308471658) | [Masanori Katsuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172788) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640)

Capture and personalize photos with an instant camera aesthetic. Add handwritten notes and drawings to your images for a unique, nostalgic touch. Import photos or take new ones directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Instant camera photo simulation, Handwritten notes and drawings, Zoom and pan while drawing, Two frame styles, Direct shooting mode, Import from photo library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snow Effect Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-effect-video/id1448689436)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Add realistic snow effects to your videos and photos. Customize snowfall amount, crystal size, falling speed, and wind direction to create a wintery atmosphere. Save your creations as videos or still images.

**Highlights:** Add snow effects to videos, Add snow effects to photos, Customize snowfall amount, Adjust crystal size and falling speed, Control wind direction, Save as video or photo, Use existing camera roll media

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Camera free?

Instant Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snow Effect Video free?

Snow Effect Video costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Camera or Snow Effect Video?

Instant Camera and Snow Effect Video are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Instant Camera or Snow Effect Video have ads?

Neither Instant Camera nor Snow Effect Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Camera or Snow Effect Video?

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Snow Effect Video every 11 months. Most recently, Instant Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and Snow Effect Video on September 5, 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.*