# Clapperboard vs Camera SE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera SE at 82% against Clapperboard's 13%. Camera SE also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Clapperboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clapperboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Camera SE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera SE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clapperboard has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Clapperboard's written reviews are positive against 82% of Camera SE's.

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, Camera SE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clapperboard | Camera SE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapperboard/id543700859/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-se/id6773551771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) | [sangwoo song](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773551773) |

## What reviewers say

### Clapperboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapperboard/id543700859)

This app provides a professional digital clapperboard with accurate sync and audible beeps. It's designed for filmmakers and media professionals to synchronize cameras and sound recording devices during editing, offering high-quality visual and audio cues.

**Highlights:** Accurate sync, Clear audible beep, Professional clapperboard, High-quality visual cues, Audio cues for synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clapperboard Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Clapperboard Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for syncing audio
- 💰 Free and useful
- ✨ Nice style
- ⏱️ Shows timer or clock
- 📝 Allows editing data

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Email registration required
- ❌ Email not received
- 🔇 Quiet beep sound
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ⏳ Long wait for skip

**Reported bugs**

- Software cuts off
- Email activation not working
- Cannot get past registration screen
- Password not received
- Cannot scroll back up after typing

**Requested features**

- Option to change tone/clap
- Make tone louder
- Add 24 fps option
- Option to change frame rates
- Add notes feature


### Camera SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-se/id6773551771)

This app uses AI to recreate the vintage color tones of older iPhones. Its filters are continuously updated to improve accuracy and output quality.

**Highlights:** AI-powered color tone recreation, Vintage iPhone aesthetics, Continuous filter updates, High-quality output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Special Edition (6) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 현재 필터만 구매 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clapperboard free?

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

### Is Camera SE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clapperboard or Camera SE?

Camera SE is rated higher. Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Camera SE averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clapperboard or Camera SE have ads?

Neither Clapperboard nor Camera SE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or Camera SE?

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and Camera SE every 4 days. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera SE on November 13, 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.*