Comparison

Instant Camera vs MIDAS

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

Head to head
About

Instant Camera

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
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InstantCamera recreates the look and feel of instant camera photos on your iPhone. After taking a photo, you can write or draw directly on it by hand to create a memorable keepsake. Why not capture everyday moments with InstantCamera, just like the protagonist in the film Alice in the Cities? Main Features - Paint function You can zoom in up to 2x while drawing. When zoomed in, move the image by dragging/swiping with two fingers. - Two types of frames - Opens directly in shooting mode - Take photos with the camera or import images from your photo library We welcome your feedback and comments. mail: info@bbcddc.com X: bbcddc

About

MIDAS

Record high-quality videos and photos with real-time 4K filters and AI enhancements. Continue listening to music while filming, with pause and re-record functionalities. Offers various themes and manual controls for a personalized creative experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time 4K video recording
  • Live analog film and beauty filters
  • AI automatic capture
  • Pause and re-record function
  • Music playback during recording
  • Manual white balance
  • Dual and triple lens support
Features
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MIDAS is Realtime 4K Video Filter Camera Take a video while listening to music Music does not stop while filming. 4K / FULL HD / HD Video Record Pause function with real time effect Does not stop playing music while recording High Definition Video Live Filter Taking photos that support AI mode Make details within the moment You can continue to play music while recording video. Try filming a music video cover dance video It supports not only iPhone basic speaker but also Bluetooth speaker. Color - Volume real time adjustment Various themes Natural beauty –––––– MAIN FEATURE –––––– • AI : Automatic capture Special moment • Pause/Re-record function while shooting • Analog film filter & Beauty filter • Video Capture 60 FPS (FULL HD) • Manual White Balance (5 preset) • Dual and Triple Lens support • Selfie Mode • Digital Zoom x9 • Timer & Torch –––––– LIVE FILTER –––––– • NATURE • CINEMA • BEAUTY • SUMMER • KODAK • FUJI • RETRO • WEDDING • PASTEL !! Not all features available on older devices. SUBSCRIPTION: • Subscribe to get unlimited access to ALL of MIDAS features and tools • MIDAS TOUCH PRO is available as a subscription with 3 options: weekly for $1.99 after a 3 day free trial, annual $29.99 after a 3 day free trial. Prices may vary depending on your country of residence and may be converted to your local currency. • Payment for your MIDAS TOUCH PRO subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription will automatically renew and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of a subscription period. If you purchase your subscription during the free trial period, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Use : https://han.gl/pnIjH Privacy Policy : https://han.gl/j30og

Screenshots

Instant Camera3 screens
MIDAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Camera at 3.0 against MIDAS's 2.1. Instant Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (38% vs 10%). MIDAS's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Instant Camera costs $1.99 and MIDAS $1.99 up front. MIDAS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instant Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDAS has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Instant Camera's written reviews are positive against 10% of MIDAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, MIDAS weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Instant Camera versus MIDAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant CameraMIDAS
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better2.1 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1712.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbbcddcCheol Kim

Customer experience

Instant Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral48.3%
Negative13.8%

MIDAS

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative86.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instant Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MIDAS

Subscriptions2
  • UPGRADE MIDAS TOUCH PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • UPGRADE MIDAS TOUCH3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Instant Camera free?
Instant Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDAS free?
MIDAS costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instant Camera or MIDAS?
Instant Camera is rated higher. Instant Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MIDAS averages 2.1 from 25 ratings.
Do Instant Camera or MIDAS have ads?
Neither Instant Camera nor MIDAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant Camera or MIDAS?
Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, and MIDAS weekly. Most recently, Instant Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and MIDAS on October 8, 2026.

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