# Digital Camera World vs A Year With My Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Camera World | A Year With My Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-world/id468374968/reviews) | **[4.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **342** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Emma Davies Photography Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455984869) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Camera World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-world/id468374968)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Expert tutorials, Gear reviews, Inspirational imagery, Step-by-step technique guides, Creative ideas and pro tips, Video tutorials, Image galleries

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Spring 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| All D.C.W. back issues | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Great how-tos and comparisons
- 👍 Helpful and insightful articles
- 👍 Fast downloads
- 👍 No glitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is a piece of junk
- 🐛 Contents not loading
- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 No specific subscription start date
- 🐛 Cannot get money back from trial

**Reported bugs**

- App is horrible
- Contents not loading
- App crashes
- Issues not loading
- Cannot restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Get back issues I missed out on
- Download with the app running in the background
- Background download
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### A Year With My Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photography guides, Photography lessons, Community forum, Progress tracking, Feedback sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive, well-structured photography course
- 👥 Supportive and friendly community
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- ✉️ Bite-sized weekly lessons via email

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Camera World free?

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

### Is A Year With My Camera free?

A Year With My Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digital Camera World or A Year With My Camera?

A Year With My Camera is rated higher. Digital Camera World averages 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while A Year With My Camera averages 4.8 from 342 ratings.

### Do Digital Camera World or A Year With My Camera have ads?

Neither Digital Camera World nor A Year With My Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Camera World or A Year With My Camera?

Digital Camera World ships an update every 3 months, and A Year With My Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Digital Camera World was updated on November 1, 2026 and A Year With My Camera on October 29, 2026.

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