# Instant Camera vs MIDAS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Camera | MIDAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640/reviews)** | [2.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midas-4k-live-filter-camera/id1520160388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bbcddc](https://appshunter.io/developer/308471658) | [Cheol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252540990) |

## 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


### MIDAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midas-4k-live-filter-camera/id1520160388)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE MIDAS TOUCH PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UPGRADE MIDAS TOUCH | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*