Instant Camera vs Second Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant camera photo simulation
- Handwritten notes and drawings
- Zoom and pan while drawing
- Two frame styles
- Direct shooting mode
- Import from photo library
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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
Second Camera
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Main Features ◆ In-App Storage Photos are saved inside this app, not in your iPhone Photos library. ◆ Camera + Album in One Capture and review photos in one smooth flow. ◆ Folder Management Choose a folder before shooting to reduce sorting work later. ◆ Auto-Delete Automatically delete photos after 7 or 30 days. Perfect for temporary photos you plan to remove later. ◆ Timestamp Add shooting date/time to photos for clear records. ◆ Secret Album (Premium) A protected album secured with Face ID. ◆ Front Camera Support (Premium) Take photos with the front camera as well. Recommended For • People who need temporary photo records for work • People who use camera shots as shopping notes • People who want to keep their main Photos library clean • People who want to manage temporary images efficiently Privacy Protection • Photos are stored only inside this app • They are not automatically saved to the iPhone Photos app • Secret Album helps protect private images Premium Plan (One-time purchase) • Unlimited storage (Free plan: up to 100 items) • Secret Album • Face ID protection for albums • Unlimited timestamp usage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Second Camera at Free against Instant Camera's $1.99. Second Camera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Instant Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Second Camera is free to download; Instant Camera costs $1.99 up front. Second Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, Second Camera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Camera | Second Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | bbcddc | ryota kido |
In-app purchases
Instant Camera
No in-app purchases
Second Camera
- Premium$5.99
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