Comparison

CameraSim vs MZed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CameraSim

This app visually explains DSLR camera controls and the effects of various settings. It allows users to experiment with different configurations and see instant feedback, making it ideal for beginners and photography instructors.

Highlights
  • Visual DSLR control explanations
  • Simulates effects of camera settings
  • Experiment with exposure triangle
  • Instant feedback on settings
  • Interactive learning for beginners
  • Visual aid for instructors
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Learn by doing: CameraSim for iPad and iPhone shows you how to use your DLSR camera! This is the enhanced version of the DSLR learning tool featured by Wired, USAToday, Engadget, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, PCWorld, and MacWorld that has garnered nearly 1 million “stumbles” from the StumbleUpon community. CameraSim visually explains the controls of a DLSR camera. Using a specially designed example scene, CameraSim lets you experience the effects of various settings. SEE THE EFFECTS OF... • The "exposure triangle" • Aperture/f-stop • Shutter speed • ISO • Lighting • Focal length • Parallax • ‘Camera shake’ blur • Tripod stabilization • Subject motion blur • Over- and under-exposure • Exposure priority modes DESIGNED FOR NEWBIES • Experiment with wildly different settings and see how each affects the final “photo” • Get instant feedback about your “photo:” see what you did right, or get advice on how your settings can be improved • Observe the effects of preset example settings, or experiment with settings of your own IDEAL FOR INSTRUCTORS • Provides an interactive visual aid that demonstrates principles of photography to students • Now in 14 languages: Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Español (Argentino), Français, Indonesia, Italiano, Polski, Português (Brasil), Român, Svenska, Русский, Український, 한국의 CameraSim is a fun and engaging way to demystify the DLSR camera!

About

MZed

Access a library of film-making education courses on your mobile device. Download lessons for offline viewing and learn on the go. Offers a Pro subscription for expanded access.

Highlights
  • Film making education courses
  • Downloadable lessons
  • Offline viewing
  • Mobile access
  • Pro subscription
Features
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Watch MZed’s film making education courses on your iPhone or iPad with the official MZed app. Download lessons to watch offline and on the go. Terms of use - https://www.mzed.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8137241

Screenshots

CameraSim4 screens
MZed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MZed at Free against CameraSim's $1.99. MZed also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). CameraSim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MZed is free to download; CameraSim costs $1.99 up front. MZed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. CameraSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MZed holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraSim's written reviews are positive against 75% of MZed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, MZed weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CameraSim versus MZed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraSimMZed
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (13 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuitiveThe Dorsia Group LLC

Customer experience

CameraSim

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative26.0%

MZed

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CameraSim

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App stops working on new iOS versions
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Page becomes desconfigured after update
  • Crashes when adjusting distance/focal length
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  • Not working on iOS 8
  • Not working on iOS 6
  • Not working on iPad 1
  • Crashed iPad
  • App doesn't close properly
  • Not working with iOS 6 beta

Requested features

28 requests
  • More photo samples/scenarios
  • Different times of day/night scenes
  • Long exposure simulation
  • Flash simulator
  • More environments to practice in
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  • Chinese language translation
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Add sports, mountains, etc.
  • Indoor scenes
  • Night scenes
  • Exposure lock lessons
  • Metering options
  • Working camera control
  • Different lighting conditions
  • Waterfall photo for shutter speed
  • Landscape view on iPad
  • French translation
  • More explanation
  • Focus and frame options
  • Different lens types
  • Sports mode
  • Moving objects simulation
  • Hide parameters temporarily
  • Hide meter
  • More subjects with different light levels
  • White balance demonstration
  • Low light scenarios
  • New scenarios for purchase

MZed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CameraSim

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

MZed

Subscriptions1
  • MZed Pro$299.991 Year
One-time9
  • Lighting People - On Location$44.99
  • The Language of Lighting$46.00
  • Cinematography for Directors$56.99
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  • The Art & Science of Lenses$57.99
  • How to Start a Podcast$90.99
  • Anamorphic Cookbook Part 2$113.99
  • Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18.5$170.99
  • Filmmaking for Photographers$229.99
  • Master the Moment$284.99

Questions

Is CameraSim free?
CameraSim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MZed free?
MZed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CameraSim or MZed?
MZed is rated higher. CameraSim averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MZed averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do CameraSim or MZed have ads?
Neither CameraSim nor MZed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraSim or MZed?
CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, and MZed weekly. Most recently, CameraSim was updated on November 1, 2026 and MZed on November 2, 2026.

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