CameraSim vs Treasure Tales
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!
Treasure Tales
This app makes learning English an adventure for children aged 6-9. It combines interactive lessons, stories, and games set in culturally inspired Middle Eastern locations to build phonics, vocabulary, and speaking skills.
- Interactive English lessons
- Story-driven adventures
- Educational mini-games
- Passport progression system
- Personalized learning journey
- Child-friendly visuals and voice guidance
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Learn English through adventure, stories, and play! Lingolane transforms English learning into an exciting journey across the Middle East, where children explore beautiful locations, complete interactive lessons, and build confidence through fun educational games. Designed for children aged 6–9, Lingolane combines phonics, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and reading activities with engaging storytelling and culturally inspired environments. Guided by Miss Noor and accompanied by friendly companions Ali, Sira, and Coco the cat, every lesson becomes part of a memorable adventure. Features: • Interactive English lessons covering phonics, vocabulary, greetings, and listening skills • Story-driven adventures across iconic Middle Eastern locations • Educational mini-games that reinforce learning through play • Passport progression system with rewards and achievements • Character selection and personalized learning journey • Beautiful child-friendly visuals, animations, and voice guidance • Safe, age-appropriate experience designed for young learners • Supports classroom learning and independent practice at home Children progress by completing engaging activities, earning passport stamps, collecting rewards, and unlocking new destinations. Lessons are carefully designed to encourage confidence, curiosity, and consistent learning while keeping every session enjoyable. Lingolane creates a positive learning environment where education feels like an adventure rather than a lesson. Whether used at school or at home, it helps children build essential English language skills through exploration, storytelling, and interactive play. Start your English learning journey today with Lingolane! Privacy Policy: https://lingolaneacademy.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://lingolaneacademy.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Treasure Tales at Free against CameraSim's $1.99. Treasure Tales also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). CameraSim's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Treasure Tales is free to download; CameraSim costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Treasure Tales holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraSim has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CameraSim ships an update every 9 months, Treasure Tales every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CameraSim | Treasure Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 633 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuitive | LingoLane Education Company |
Customer experience
CameraSim
Treasure Tales
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
Treasure Tales
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CameraSim
No in-app purchases
Treasure Tales
No in-app purchases









