# Wide Angle Selfie vs The Simple Camera

The clearest difference is rating: The Simple Camera at 4.5 against Wide Angle Selfie's 1.0. The Simple Camera also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and ratings volume (206 vs 3). Wide Angle Selfie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wide Angle Selfie sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Simple Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Wide Angle Selfie's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Simple Camera's.

Wide Angle Selfie ships an update every 3 weeks, The Simple Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wide Angle Selfie | The Simple Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide-angle-selfie/id573640426/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chan Bill](https://appshunter.io/developer/506424571) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### Wide Angle Selfie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide-angle-selfie/id573640426)

Capture expansive 16:9 selfies with your iPhone's front camera, utilizing the full screen for a broader view. This app also functions as a pocket mirror and offers a "4x" mode to combine multiple shots into one.

**Highlights:** Full-screen preview, 16:9 aspect ratio selfies, Pocket mirror functionality, 4x photo combination, Adjustable time interval for shots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad banner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a roll of Film | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Wide Angle Selfie free?

Wide Angle Selfie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wide Angle Selfie or The Simple Camera?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. Wide Angle Selfie averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Simple Camera averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do Wide Angle Selfie or The Simple Camera have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; Wide Angle Selfie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wide Angle Selfie or The Simple Camera?

Wide Angle Selfie ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Simple Camera weekly. Most recently, Wide Angle Selfie was updated on September 24, 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.*