# OneCamera vs The Simple Camera

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneCamera | The Simple Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecamera-silentcamerasecret/id551271029/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OneWorld Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409300814) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### OneCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecamera-silentcamerasecret/id551271029)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Simple Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 📸 High photo quality
- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Ads in free version
- 📉 Quality not as good as native app
- ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
- 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving

**Requested features**

- 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


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