Instant Camera vs Hardcover OG
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
Hardcover OG
Securely store and admire your photos with a private album app. Upload from various sources, customize with beautiful themes and transitions, and protect your memories with Face ID or PIN.
- Face ID/Touch ID Access
- Multiple Accounts
- Upload from Cloud Services
- Customizable Album Skins
- 37 Slideshow Transitions
- PIN Protection
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Admire your photos with Hardcover, the best and easiest way to store photos on your iPhone. Conveniently upload from numerous sources, from the Camera Roll to iTunes, Dropbox & iCloud Drive. With an array of classic and charming themes, you can watch your favorite memories in slideshows with incredible transitions. The Newest, Most Convenient iOS App Hardcover uses new Face ID™ feature. Now you can avoid PIN numbers-- All it takes without just one tap. Also, with multiple accounts, you can make sure those private photos stay for your eyes only. Beautiful Albums that are Good on the Eyes User friendly and beautiful, it's like killing two birds with one stone. Choose between two modes: albums in a classic motif and a convenient general list. The album skins are modern, bold, and animated, with timeless illustrations. Find a skin that matches your style, or get a wider variety for $0.99. Matchless Transition Effects We have what you need: 37 transition effects to take your slideshows to the next level. Upload and Share Hardcover lets you grab your photos from anywhere- Dropbox, iTunes & iCloud Drive. Just pick one and start uploading. Share your albums on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites! Features: Face ID™ Access Touch ID™ Access Multiple Accounts (for those photos you don't want anyone to see) Uploading from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, iTunes PIN Protection (With decoy account) Beautiful Vintage Album Skins Using Your Photos for Custom Skins 37 Slideshow Transition Effects Supports High-Resolution Images Exif Photo Information Video Playback Supports App Extension (Allows Users to Send photos from Their Camera Roll to Hardcover App.) Supported media type: - JPEG, PNG image - Video (Including 120 & 240 FPS Slo-mo movie) - GIF Animation - Live Photo image Face ID and Touch ID are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hardcover OG at Free against Instant Camera's $1.99. Hardcover OG also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 38%) and rating (3.4 vs 3.0). Instant Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On ads 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
Hardcover OG is free to download; Instant Camera costs $1.99 up front. Hardcover OG sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hardcover OG holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardcover OG has 19 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 78% of Hardcover OG's.
Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, Hardcover OG every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Camera | Hardcover OG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.4 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | bbcddc | Peta Vision |
Customer experience
Instant Camera
Hardcover OG
Bugs and requests
Instant Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hardcover OG
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on startup or password entry
- Videos won't play or display with sound
- Photos disappear after import or sync
- Export to camera roll fails silently
- Import from photo library causes app crash
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- Touch ID/Face ID not working properly
- In-app purchases not registering
- Coins not being credited after purchase
- App freezes when loading photos
- iOS 9+ compatibility issues
- iPhone X/newer device support problems
- Security flaw: accessing locked albums via settings
- Password not working after app update
- Photos reappearing in gallery after deletion
- Reverse/sort button malfunction
Requested features
16 requests- Daily earn points system for free album creation
- Password confirmation before deleting albums
- Encrypted photo storage
- Backup and restore functionality
- Cross-device synchronization
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- Video landscape/horizontal mode support
- Crop and edit photo features
- Complex password support (not just 4-digit PIN)
- Photo sorting and reordering options
- Integration with cloud services (Dropbox, iCloud)
- Website transfer capability
- HEIC image format support
- Double-tap zoom for image viewing
- Black background option for photo viewing
- Direct sharing to messaging apps
- Account recovery with phone number
In-app purchases
Instant Camera
No in-app purchases
Hardcover OG
- Purchase 1500 coins$0.99
- Purchase 4000 coins$1.99
- Unlock all features$3.99
Questions
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