Digital Camera World vs A Year With My Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digital Camera World
This app offers expert tutorials, gear reviews, and inspirational photography to help users improve their DSLR and mirrorless camera skills. It features interactive content like video tutorials and image galleries, with access to content through trials, single issues, or subscriptions.
- Expert tutorials
- Gear reviews
- Inspirational imagery
- Step-by-step technique guides
- Creative ideas and pro tips
- Video tutorials
- Image galleries
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Digital Camera World is your ultimate guide to getting the best from your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Packed with expert tutorials, gear reviews, and inspirational imagery, it’s designed to help photographers of all levels shoot better photos—every time. Inside every issue: - Step-by-step technique guides for stunning results - Trusted reviews to help you choose the right gear - Creative ideas and pro tips for every subject and style Breathtaking images from top photographers around the world This fully interactive edition includes video tutorials, image galleries, clickable links, and more. **Note: Known as Digital Camera in the UK. Includes US product names and pricing. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/
A Year With My Camera
This app offers a comprehensive photography workshop with exclusive content and guides. Connect with a community of learners, access lessons, and share your progress. An annual subscription is required to unlock all features.
- Exclusive photography guides
- Photography lessons
- Community forum
- Progress tracking
- Feedback sharing
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A Year With My Camera is a beginner’s photography workshop: £7.99 per year subscription required to access all content. Use the app to: • View exclusive content and photography guides • Meet other people taking part • Stay in touch once you’ve finished • Access the lessons PRICING INFORMATION: This app requires an annual subscription to unlock all content. Subscriptions are available for £4.99 a year. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Please find a link to the Privacy Policy below: https://ayearwithmycam.disciplemedia.com/privacy_policies/1 Please find a link to the Terms & Conditions below: https://ayearwithmycam.disciplemedia.com/terms_and_conditions/1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Year With My Camera at 89% against Digital Camera World's 29%. A Year With My Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Digital Camera World's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Digital Camera World sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and A Year With My Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
A Year With My Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Year With My Camera has 342 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Digital Camera World's written reviews are positive against 89% of A Year With My Camera's.
Digital Camera World ships an update every 3 months, A Year With My Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital Camera World | A Year With My Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (67 ratings) | 4.8 (342 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 | 342 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #160 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Future plc | Emma Davies Photography Limited |
Customer experience
Digital Camera World
A Year With My Camera
User reviews
Digital Camera World
From 67 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Great how-tos and comparisons
- 👍 Helpful and insightful articles
- 👍 Fast downloads
- 👍 No glitches
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is a piece of junk
- 🐛 Contents not loading
- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 No specific subscription start date
- 🐛 Cannot get money back from trial
A Year With My Camera
From 342 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive, well-structured photography course
- 👥 Supportive and friendly community
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- ✉️ Bite-sized weekly lessons via email
Room to improve
- 💳 Requires paid subscription with no free alternative
- 📧 Mandatory email collection for signup
- 👥 Community can be judgmental toward differing opinions
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 📱 App crashes and stability problems
Bugs and requests
Digital Camera World
Reported bugs
102 issues- App is horrible
- Contents not loading
- App crashes
- Issues not loading
- Cannot restore purchases
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- Download hangs
- App freezes
- Loss of downloaded issues
- Cannot download issues
- App kicks out
- Bad update
- Cannot open on iPad
- Re-download all mags
- App stops and starts
- Cannot download in background
- App won't update
- Old issues lost
- New issues won't download
- Cannot view purchased issue
- App requires updates
- Download error
- Bug fixes needed
- Extremely slow download
- App crashes too much
- Subscription issues
- Cannot find way to subscribe
- Wasted money
- No response from customer service
- Cannot open anything
- Program hangs
- Not working
- Cannot download December issue
- Previous issues gone
- App does not work at all
- Cannot update application
- Cannot read any copies
- Cannot browse library
- App keeps failing
- Download hangs and is very slow
- App hangs when viewing
- Bad update
- Cannot open on iPad 2
- Kicks us out
- Re-download all the mags
- Download hangs and is very slow
- App hangs too
- Download takes ages and interrupts
- App hangs when viewing
- Cannot update
- Old issues lost
- New issues won't download
- No topic search
- Expensive
- Does not work
- Bait and switch
- Cannot view an issue
- Pay more in Australia
- Rip off
- No respect for subscribers
- Deception
- Misleading advertising
- Too high prices
- Better info for free on the web
- Lost 2 issues
- Cannot browse Digital Camera World library
- Download error
- Bug fixes needed immediately
- Very slow and difficult to download
- App stops and starts
- Background download not possible
- App won't update
- Subscription not cancellable
- Theft/extortion
- Money stolen
- App freezes up
- No response to emails
- Cannot restore all purchases
- Technical issues
- Readability issues
- No magazines in French
- Program starts, but hangs loading content
- Not working
- Cannot download December issue
- Upgraded app, now does not work
- Cannot be loaded
- Rebooting did not help
- Previous issues gone
- Have to download them again
- Pay the same money as paper
- Deleted
- Too high prices
- Better info for free on the web
- Disappointed
- Lost 2 issues
- Cannot browse library
- Deceptive advertising
- Too expensive
- Good app but not free
- Stupid
- Don't give a free preview
- Empty
- Free or not free. Which is it???
Requested features
6 requests- Get back issues I missed out on
- Download with the app running in the background
- Background download
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
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- Magazines in French
A Year With My Camera
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup after 'I agree' button
- App won't open or load on iPhone
- Login not recognized across different devices
- Password reset email validation failures
- Frequent app crashes during use
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- iPad login incompatibility with phone account
- App policy agreement screen prevents login
Requested features
5 requests- Numbered image posting boxes for easier homework submission
- Full tablet and iPad app version
- Better cross-device login synchronization
- Improved customer support contact options
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Digital Camera World
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$19.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription$31.996 Months
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- 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- Spring 2012$6.99
- July 2012$6.99
- August 2012$6.99
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- September 2012$6.99
- October 2012$6.99
- November 2012$6.99
- All D.C.W. back issues$59.99
A Year With My Camera
- Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
Questions
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