Comparison

Dream Camera vs Island Pop

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

Head to head
About

Dream Camera

This app offers advanced manual and semi-automatic camera controls for professional-level photography. It includes extensive options for exposure, focus, white balance, and a wide array of creative filters. Users can also adjust video settings like resolution and frame rate, and edit photos within the app.

Highlights
  • Manual and semi-automatic exposure modes
  • Extensive white balance presets
  • Diverse creative and color filters
  • Manual and auto focus modes
  • Adjustable video resolution and frame rate
  • Photo and video editing tools
Features
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Features manual and semi-automatic exposure modes, plenty of filters, white balance control and more Exposure - Easy exposure compensation control with EV indicator. Just slide your finger up/down or right/left anywhere on the screen - Shutter Priority. Tap shutter speed indicator and use the slider to set the value, ISO will be automatically adjusted. You can add exposure compensation to it as well. - ISO Priority. Tap ISO indicator and use the slider to set the value, shutter speed will be automatically adjusted. You can add exposure compensation to it as well. - Full Control. Select both shutter speed and ISO indicators, set the values with the sliders. Exposure indicator will tell you how well you are doing. Flash/Torch Modes - On/Off or auto Focus Modes - Auto - Manual - set the value with the slider - Macro - Landscape White Balance Presets - Auto - Daylight - Cloudy - Shade - Fluorescent - Tungsten - Candle Filters - Effect: Dream, XPro1, XPro2, 70s, Art - Color: Normal, Black & White, Sepia, Redscale, Cyanotype - Contrast & Brightness: Light, Strong, Extreme - Edges: No Fading, Vignette, Mate Mix and match the filters from each category above Cameras - Front, Back, Tele and Ultra Wide (if available) Shooting Modes - Photo and Square Photo - Video and Square Video Photo Settings - Guide grid On/Off - Auto Photo Stabilization for longer shutter speed settings - Timer with 2, 5, 10, 20 or 30 second delay - Burst of 3, 5 or 10 photos; can be combined with timer - File format: JPG, PNG, TIFF or HEIF (if supported by the device) - Information about estimated photo file size Video Settings - Microphone On/Off - Stabilization Off/Standard/Cinematic (if supported by the device) - File Format: Most Compatible (H.264), High Efficiency (HEVC-H.265) (if supported by the device) - Resolution: 720SD, 1080HD, 4K UHD (if supported by the device) - Frames per Second: 24, 30, 60 or 120 (requires iPhone 7 or newer) - Information about estimated video file size Browser - Photo preview and edit - Video playback - Scrubber bar to skim through your photos and videos - Sharing using standard iOS features Photo Editor - Orientation correction - Filter manipulation Dream Camera saves your photos and video directly to Camera Roll. You can access them either through the built-in browser or standard Photos app. Taking pictures is fun, enjoy it!

About

Island Pop

Features
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Hide the romance of instant photography inside your iPhone. Island Pop transforms the top area of your iPhone into part of a Polaroid camera, bringing a long-lost sense of ritual back to digital photography. Gently pull down from the top of the screen, and an elegant Polaroid viewfinder slowly unfolds. The moment you press the shutter, the camera interface transforms into a photo printing output slot. With delicate animations and realistic paper-ejection feedback, your Polaroid photo slowly “develops” as if it is being processed in real time. In an era where photos are endlessly copied and quickly forgotten, we hope every captured moment is worth cherishing with care. -------------- Polaroid-Inspired Camera A redesigned photography experience. Pull down to summon the viewfinder, allowing it to naturally integrate into the shooting process. From framing to image creation, every step is filled with a sense of ritual. -------------- Realistic printing animation After taking a photo, it does not immediately appear in the album. It slowly emerges from the camera interface, as if a real Polaroid photo is being developed before your eyes. Carefully crafted animation details and physical feedback give digital photos the surprise and warmth of real printed photographs. -------------- Rich Polaroid film styles Classic white borders, vintage film, colorful frames, artistic textures… Choose the most suitable film style for each photo. Let every memory take on its own unique form. -------------- Creative camera styles Multiple carefully designed camera appearances and shooting themes. From classic Polaroid to vintage film styles, offering unique visual expressions for different scenes. Continuously updated with more creative styles and themed content. -------------- Selected filter effects Through refined adjustments of color, lighting, and film texture, you can easily create vintage, fresh, warm, or cinematic atmospheres. Every capture carries a unique emotional expression. -------------- Photo wall creation Turn your treasured moments into a personal photo wall. Travel, gatherings, and everyday fragments can be reorganized and presented in a more narrative-driven way. Every time you look back, it feels like opening an album filled with memories. -------------- Exclusive memory gallery All “printed” photos are stored in the Island Pop gallery. Supports waterfall browsing, immersive viewing, and HD export. Every memorable moment has its own place. -------------- Designed for sharing Whether it’s Instagram, rednote, or daily records, Island Pop gives your photos a unique Polaroid texture and stronger visual memorability. -------------- Island Pop Plus Island Pop is available for free download and includes free trial content. Unlocking Island Pop Plus gives you the full creative experience: * Unlock all Polaroid film styles * Unlock all premium filter effects * Unlock all camera themes and appearances * Early access to future new content * Continuously updated member-exclusive resources Island Pop Plus offers the following purchase options: * Weekly subscription (auto-renewable) * Lifetime purchase (one-time payment) Subscriptions automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless cancelled in advance. After purchase, users can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Apple ID settings. Prices may vary by country or region, and actual pricing is based on the App Store. -------------- Island Pop is not just a camera. It is a Polaroid-inspired camera experience on your iPhone. Every shutter becomes a moment of anticipation and development. -------------- Terms of Use: https://jixuqianxing.super.site/jixuqianxing/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://jixuqianxing.super.site/jixuqianxing/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dream Camera4 screens
Island Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Island Pop at Free against Dream Camera's $0.99. Island Pop also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Dream Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Island Pop is free to download; Dream Camera costs $0.99 up front. Island Pop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Dream Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dream Camera ships an update every 3 months, Island Pop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dream Camera versus Island Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream CameraIsland Pop
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal Kasza才熹 郑

Bugs and requests

Dream Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App shuts down after taking a photo without saving
  • App stops working/won't open after iOS 15 update
  • App crashes multiple times after initial use
  • Cannot focus automatically with iPhone 14 Pro Max

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to disable default flash
  • Fix auto-focus for iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Wider exposure zero mark or button
  • Color wheel, contrast, or density calibrator
  • Transition/fade effect for video effect switching
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  • Allow full widescreen view when recording video

Island Pop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dream Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Island Pop

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Dream Camera free?
Dream Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Island Pop free?
Island Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dream Camera or Island Pop have ads?
Neither Dream Camera nor Island Pop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dream Camera or Island Pop?
Dream Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Island Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Dream Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and Island Pop on November 10, 2026.

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