# Camera360 vs Candy Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Camera360 at 4.7 against Candy Camera's 4.2. Camera360 also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 944) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Candy Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera360 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Candy Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera360 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera360 has 15K ratings behind it against 944, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 47% positive.

Camera360 ships an update every 3 weeks, Candy Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera360 | Candy Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera360-selfie-editor/id443354861/reviews)** | [4.2 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-camera/id881267423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 944 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 553 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PinGuo Technology (HK) Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/443138015) | [Sangcheol Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870452537) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera360-selfie-editor/id443354861)

Enhance your photos with a wide range of filters, stickers, and makeup effects. This app offers tools for retouching skin, reshaping features, and applying artistic styles like painting or anime. Create high-quality selfies and edit videos with music and filters.

**Highlights:** Original face retouching, Filters of various styles, High quality selfie tools, Cute AR stickers, Video selfie with music, Detailed color correction, Image correction

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Camera360 monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Camera360 annual VIP | $7.19 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Camera360 annual VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Filter package: Visual Portrait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter package: Visual Portrait 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter package: Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great features
- 💖 Love the filters
- 🎨 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📵 Watermark issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after updates
- Camera not working on certain devices
- Editing tools not functioning properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Bring back old filters and features
- Add more filter options
- Improve photo quality
- Allow longer video recording
- Add iPad support


### Candy Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-camera/id881267423)

Enhance your selfies with a wide array of beautifying filters and editing tools. Apply makeup, slim features, and whiten skin in real-time. Create unique looks with photobooth effects, frames, stickers, drawing, and collage options.

**Highlights:** Real-time beautifying selfie filters, Slimming, whitening, and makeup editing, Photobooth-style image effects, Diverse photo frames, Extensive sticker collection, Freehand drawing tool, Multi-photo collage creation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Great filters and stickers
- 📸 Useful camera features
- 💫 Cute and creative design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📥 Issues with saving and uploading photos
- 💰 Complaints about recent monetization changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- Stickers and filters not loading
- Photos not saving to device

**Requested features**

- Restore missing stickers and filters
- Improve photo saving and gallery integration
- Optimize app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera360 free?

Camera360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candy Camera free?

Candy Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera360 or Candy Camera?

Camera360 is rated higher. Camera360 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Candy Camera averages 4.2 from 944 ratings.

### Do Camera360 or Candy Camera have ads?

Both Camera360 and Candy Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera360 or Candy Camera?

Camera360 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candy Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Camera360 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Candy Camera on September 24, 2026.

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