# BoothCool vs Low Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoothCool at none against Low Camera's 2. BoothCool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (815 vs 131). Low Camera's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 41%). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Low Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BoothCool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Low Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoothCool has 815 ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of BoothCool's written reviews are positive against 73% of Low Camera's.

BoothCool ships an update every 3 months, Low Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoothCool | Low Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boothcool-heart-effects/id529538575/reviews) | **[4.7 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-camera-low-quality-cam/id1606589793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **815** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **72.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oriole2 Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506665225) | [Shuya Komiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504097686) |

## What reviewers say

### BoothCool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boothcool-heart-effects/id529538575)

This app uses facial tracking to add funny animation effects and popular filters to your photos. Create unique 4-up photo strips with a countdown timer and high-resolution output.

**Highlights:** Facial tracking for funny effects, Four popular filters, Eight face animation effects, 4-up photo strip creation, 3-second pose countdown, Geo tagging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic feel
- 💕 Cute effects
- 🤳 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy results
- 📵 Ads cover too much of the screen
- 🔀 Forces 4 photos at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Photos come out distorted or with lines
- App crashes or freezes when using
- Issues with photo permissions and saving

**Requested features**

- Allow single photo option
- Add more filters and effects
- Improve photo saving and sharing


### Low Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/low-camera-low-quality-cam/id1606589793)

Capture photos and videos in various low-quality settings to save storage space. This app is ideal for creating retro-style visuals or for users who want to conserve their device's memory. It also offers tools to reduce the quality of existing media and apply filters.

**Highlights:** 5 levels of low quality settings, Photo and video recording, Lower image quality for existing media, Photo filters, Square photo shooting, Customizable color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoothCool free?

BoothCool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Low Camera free?

Low Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BoothCool or Low Camera?

Low Camera is rated higher. BoothCool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 815 ratings, while Low Camera averages 4.7 from 131 ratings.

### Do BoothCool or Low Camera have ads?

Low Camera shows ads; BoothCool does not.

### Which is updated more often, BoothCool or Low Camera?

BoothCool ships an update every 3 months, and Low Camera every 2 months. Most recently, BoothCool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Low Camera on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*