Comparison

CameraSim vs Naniru A+

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

Naniru A+

Prepare for exams with categorized questions, model papers, and explanations. Identify weak subjects and practice in a simulated exam environment. Offers past papers from 2011-2020 and model papers for various subjects.

Highlights
  • Categorized questions by subject and year
  • Model question papers
  • Answers and explanations
  • Comment on explanations
  • Simulated exam mode
  • Identify weak subjects
  • Past papers (2011-2020)
Features
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A Level, O Level, Grade 5 Scholarship Exam MCQ Questions in Sinhala, Tamil, English. It is not an easy task to face the exam. You need to prepare step by step. Naniru A+ helps you for that. Practice is one of the important things for facing an exam. Naniru A+ gives you better opportunity to practice for exams. You can identify what are your weak points, and prepare for those and be ready. Using Naniru A+ app you can get, • Categorised questions based on subjects • Categorised questions based on years • Model question papers • Answers and Explanations for every question • You can put comments for explanations • Face for an exam as you face for an actual exam • Ability to identify what subjects difficult for you and prepare Naniru A+ has 2011 - 2020 past papers and 5 model papers for each subject. We are going to add more (1980 - 2010) Model papers and all the past papers for Accounting subject are prepared by: Udeshka Priyamal B.Com(Sp), CAB II , Mobile: 077 99 88 698 Naniru Team. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy URL: https://naniru.com/privacypolicy Terms and Conditions URL: https://naniru.com/aplustermsconditions

Screenshots

CameraSim4 screens
Naniru A+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Naniru A+ at Free against CameraSim's $1.99. Naniru A+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). CameraSim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On 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

Naniru A+ is free to download; CameraSim costs $1.99 up front. Naniru A+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. CameraSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Naniru A+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraSim's written reviews are positive against 100% of Naniru A+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, Naniru A+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
CameraSim versus Naniru A+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraSimNaniru A+
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuitiveZttle Inc.

Customer experience

CameraSim

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

Naniru A+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Naniru A+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CameraSim

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Naniru A+

Subscriptions6
  • Premium: A/L Accounting$0.491 Month
  • Premium: A/L Chemistry$0.491 Month
  • Premium: Grade 5 Scholarship$0.491 Month
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  • Premium: A/L ICT$0.491 Month
  • Premium: O/L Science$0.491 Month
  • Premium: O/L Maths$0.491 Month

Questions

Is CameraSim free?
CameraSim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Naniru A+ free?
Naniru A+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CameraSim or Naniru A+?
Naniru A+ is rated higher. CameraSim averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Naniru A+ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CameraSim or Naniru A+ have ads?
Neither CameraSim nor Naniru A+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraSim or Naniru A+?
CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, and Naniru A+ every 5 days. Most recently, CameraSim was updated on November 1, 2026 and Naniru A+ on October 18, 2026.

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