Comparison

OneCamera vs The Simple Camera

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

Head to head
About

OneCamera

Capture photos discreetly with adjustable shutter sounds and a spy mode that mimics a browser. Edit your images with various effects and frames, then share them directly to social media or save them to your album with password protection.

Highlights
  • Adjustable shutter volume
  • Self-timer and burst shooting
  • Zoom functionality
  • Spy mode with browser interface
  • Photo editing with effects and frames
  • Password-protected album
  • Direct social media sharing
Features
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OneCamera is various photography, the processing of the photograph which I took, the camera application that I can contribute the photograph to. ~Main function~ 【Photography】 ■ Change of photography volume Change of the amount of shutter sounds is possible by changing the volume of a device. ■ Self-timer photography Possibility designated for 1-9 seconds in time, automatic photography. ■ Consecutive copying photography Consecutive copying number of times 3, four or five, ten times are selectable. I am selectable for 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 consecutive copying space 1.50 seconds. ■ Zoom photography ・ I display a slide bar by entering the tap or the pinch with a screen. ■ Front camera The resolution is 640*480, 480*360 I cannot use it with the iOS device which is not equipped with a front camera ■ The change to a high-quality mode Mode 1,280*720 high-resolution as for the resolution, normal time 640*480 ■ Spy mode I can photograph it with a browser screen I can change a start page from setting ■ I save it in my album ・ Password setting is possible 【processing, editing contributes a photograph】 ・ Turn of the photograph ・ 27 kinds of effects ・ 29 kinds of frames ・ Preservation to a camera roll ・ I transmit an image by an email ・ Twitter contribution ・ Facebook contribution ・ Copy to a clipboard 【support model】 ・ iPhone4S ・ iPhone4 ・ iPhone3GS ・ iPodTouch 4th ・ More than iOS5.0 ※ Attention ・ Part of iOS device which is not equipped with a front camera cannot use a function

About

The Simple Camera

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

Highlights
  • High quality photos (48MP)
  • Live photos and videos
  • Minimal User Interface
  • Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto
  • Apple Watch support
  • Lock screen widget launch
  • Lockable focus and exposure
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SIMPLE IS THE BEST. This is the most simple camera on our planet. - High quality photos(48MP), live photos and videos. - Minimal User Interface and sophisticated feature. - Easy and Intuitive to use. - Support UltraWide / Wide / Telephoto camera - Launch-able from Lock screen widget. - Lockable focus and exposure. - Free App but almost no ads.

Screenshots

OneCamera3 screens
The Simple Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Simple Camera at 4.5 against OneCamera's 3.5. The Simple Camera also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 4) and review sentiment (55% vs 38%). OneCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OneCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Simple Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of OneCamera's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Simple Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneCamera ships an update every 2 weeks, The Simple Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OneCamera versus The Simple Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneCameraThe Simple Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (206 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews55.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4206 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneWorld Co., Ltd.KANAME OHARA

Customer experience

OneCamera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral16.2%
Negative45.9%

The Simple Camera

All ratings206 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

OneCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Simple Camera

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Camera access button not working
  • Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • Photos not saving
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  • App not launching after permission granted
  • Feature broken: no longer goes to landscape with Apple TV
  • Focus problems, blurry photos
  • 48MP setting disables zoom
  • Vertical/horizontal orientation detection issues
  • Widget icon disappeared after update
  • Video focus issues
  • Shutter button placement issues
  • Volume buttons not working for shutter
  • App reverts to free mode after purchase
  • App crashes after update
  • Silent mode not working
  • Shutter sound randomly plays
  • Ads appearing during critical moments
  • In-app purchase not unlocking full version
  • App not saving photos after processing
  • Accelerometer metadata corrupted, causing orientation issues in other apps
  • 1:1 square shooting results in vertical shift

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add 24MP resolution option
  • Improve zoom functionality and buttons
  • Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
  • Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
  • Allow saving to custom albums
Show 9 more
  • Implement portrait mode
  • Add Timelapse and Panorama features
  • Add option to toggle adjustable exposure/brightness square
  • Support for cinematic mode
  • Add option to change app icon
  • Mirror effect for front camera
  • VGA resolution setting
  • Improve QR code reader functionality
  • Allow setting as default camera app

In-app purchases

None

OneCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Simple Camera

One-time1
  • Full feature option$5.99

Questions

Is OneCamera free?
OneCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Simple Camera free?
The Simple Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OneCamera or The Simple Camera?
The Simple Camera is rated higher. OneCamera averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Simple Camera averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.
Do OneCamera or The Simple Camera have ads?
The Simple Camera shows ads; OneCamera does not.
Which is updated more often, OneCamera or The Simple Camera?
OneCamera ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Simple Camera weekly. Most recently, OneCamera was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Simple Camera on October 20, 2026.

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