# Instant Camera vs PhotoFrame Simple

The clearest difference is price: PhotoFrame Simple at Free against Instant Camera's $1.99. PhotoFrame Simple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Instant Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

PhotoFrame Simple is free to download; Instant Camera costs $1.99 up front. PhotoFrame Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoFrame Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoFrame Simple has 414 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 56% of PhotoFrame Simple's.

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Camera | PhotoFrame Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640/reviews) | **[4.7 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoframe-simple/id824851969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **414** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bbcddc](https://appshunter.io/developer/308471658) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## 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


### PhotoFrame Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoframe-simple/id824851969)

Create unique photo and video collages with customizable frames, rounded corners, and various sizes. Add text captions and save your favorite designs. Adjust printable areas for perfect prints.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo and video collages, Adjustable frame shapes and rounded corners, Multiple print and wallpaper sizes, Video collage support (up to 6 videos), Printable area adjustment, Add text captions and date stamps, Save favorite frame designs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Camera free?

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

### Is PhotoFrame Simple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple?

PhotoFrame Simple is rated higher. Instant Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhotoFrame Simple averages 4.7 from 414 ratings.

### Do Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple have ads?

PhotoFrame Simple shows ads; Instant Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Camera or PhotoFrame Simple?

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, and PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. Most recently, Instant Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and PhotoFrame Simple on September 25, 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.*