CameraSim vs AT72
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
AT72
This quiz application offers over 300 questions covering maneuvers, limitations, memory items, and abbreviations for the ATR aircraft. Designed by a former ATR pilot, it's ideal for pilots looking to practice and study specific ATR knowledge. An internet connection is not required for use.
- Over 300 practice questions
- Covers maneuvers and limitations
- Includes memory items and abbreviations
- Specific to ATR 600 and 500 versions
- Offline functionality
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As a former ATR pilot, I gathered data for a Quiz app specific for the ATR. Practise over 200 questions about the ATR. Study the memory items and limitations of the ATR 600 and 500 version. The application includes: Over 300 questions Maneuvers Limitations Memory items Abbreviations No internet connection is required to use this application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraSim at 66% against AT72's 0%. CameraSim also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). AT72's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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CameraSim costs $1.99 and AT72 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AT72 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of CameraSim's written reviews are positive against 0% of AT72's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, AT72 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CameraSim | AT72 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (13 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuitive | Appstimize |
Customer experience
CameraSim
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In-app purchases
CameraSim
No in-app purchases
AT72
No in-app purchases
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