Comparison

CameraSim vs AT72

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
Currently charting
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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

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.

Highlights
  • Over 300 practice questions
  • Covers maneuvers and limitations
  • Includes memory items and abbreviations
  • Specific to ATR 600 and 500 versions
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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

Screenshots

CameraSim4 screens
AT724 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraSim at 66% against AT72's 0%. CameraSim also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). AT72's advantage is rating (4.3 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.

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

CameraSim costs $1.99 and AT72 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AT72 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, AT72 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CameraSim versus AT72: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraSimAT72
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.6 (13 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuitiveAppstimize

Customer experience

CameraSim

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

AT72

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

AT72

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CameraSim

No in-app purchases

None

AT72

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraSim free?
CameraSim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AT72 free?
AT72 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraSim or AT72?
AT72 is rated higher. CameraSim averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AT72 averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do CameraSim or AT72 have ads?
Neither CameraSim nor AT72 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraSim or AT72?
CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, and AT72 monthly. Most recently, CameraSim was updated on November 1, 2026 and AT72 on October 24, 2026.

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