Comparison

CameraSim for iPhone vs Crown Connect

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

Head to head
About

CameraSim for iPhone

This app visually explains DSLR camera controls and the effects of various settings. Experiment with different parameters like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to understand how they impact your "photos." It's designed for beginners to learn photography interactively and for instructors to use as a visual aid.

Highlights
  • Visual DSLR control explanation
  • Simulates aperture, shutter speed, ISO effects
  • Demonstrates lighting and focal length impact
  • Shows parallax and motion blur
  • Instant feedback on settings
  • Preset and custom setting experimentation
Features
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Learn by doing: CameraSim for iPhone and iPad 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 image, CameraSim lets you experience the effects of various settings. SEE THE EFFECTS OF... • 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 • A fun and engaging way to demystify your DLSR camera! Please note that CameraSim for iPhone is in ENGLISH ONLY. (Other translations can be found in the iPad and Mac versions.) Note: CameraSim is designed iPad 2 and newer and iPhone 4 and newer.

About

Crown Connect

This app provides a safe space for college students to connect, share information, and access campus resources. Discover events, join groups, and stay updated on campus initiatives to foster a strong community. It also offers a digital ID card for campus access and in-app messaging.

Highlights
  • Campus event discovery
  • Community feed for interaction
  • Digital ID card functionality
  • Group participation
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Access to campus resources
Features
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"The purpose of the Crown Connect App is to be a space that is emotionally, spiritually, and physically safe for Crown College students to interact in. The goal is to highlight and celebrate current students, events, campus initiatives, and other information that will encourage and promote community at Crown College. Get notified of important dates and announcements, connect with others on campus, ask questions, and access campus resources at any time. Some other features include: - EVENTS: Discover campus events and see what friends are also attending. - COMMUNITY FEED: Meet friends, ask questions, and keep up with what’s happening on the community feed. - ID CARD: Use the digital ID card to scan in for events, Chapel, and meals. - GROUPS: Get involved with campus organizations and meet people with similar interests. - CHAT: Message other users individually or set up social group chats or group chats for class assignments."

Screenshots

CameraSim for iPhone4 screens
Crown Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraSim for iPhone at 56% against Crown Connect's 0%. CameraSim for iPhone also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.4). Crown Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (3.6 vs 2.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Crown Connect is free to download; CameraSim for iPhone costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crown Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crown Connect has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of CameraSim for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crown Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraSim for iPhone ships an update every 24 months, Crown Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CameraSim for iPhone versus Crown Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraSim for iPhoneCrown Connect
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)3.6 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTuitiveCrown College

Customer experience

CameraSim for iPhone

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative33.3%

Crown Connect

All ratings40 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CameraSim for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Crown Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraSim for iPhone free?
CameraSim for iPhone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crown Connect free?
Crown Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraSim for iPhone or Crown Connect?
Crown Connect is rated higher. CameraSim for iPhone averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Crown Connect averages 3.6 from 40 ratings.
Do CameraSim for iPhone or Crown Connect have ads?
Neither CameraSim for iPhone nor Crown Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraSim for iPhone or Crown Connect?
CameraSim for iPhone ships an update every 24 months, and Crown Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, CameraSim for iPhone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crown Connect on November 3, 2026.

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