Comparison

Buttercam vs Coco Editor

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

Head to head
About

Buttercam

This app offers a unique camera experience with analogue film simulations and a vast library of one-click editing templates. Enhance your photos with exclusive fonts, stickers, and filters for a polished aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Analogue camera effects
  • One-click editing templates
  • Exclusive font library
  • Vast sticker collection
  • Practical and fun filters
Features
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“You are the butter to my bread, and the breath to my life.” The name “ButterCam” is inspired by a line from the movie “Julie & Julia.” Just like butter on bread, it isn't merely for filling the stomach. The Butter Camera app aims to provide creators with the same sense of aesthetic in the process of creation, so beauty isn't just in the result:It is hovering in the air, in every breath of every second in the life. 1. A new 'camera' function for better shots! With a plethora of analogue cameras, equipped with simulated effects inspired by cameras and films such as Kodak, Fuji, CCD, and others, this camera allows you to experience the joy of shooting while also capturing excellent colour and texture. 2. Avast array of templates is available, making one-click photo editing incredibly convenient. ButterCam comes with a vast collection of templates for posters, portraits, food,scenery, festivals, cute pets, babies... With just one click, you can apply them and eliminate the hassle of design and layout. 3. Exclusive font library and signature text templates like no other. Original fonts such as “Huangyou Tangxin Font” and “Huangyou Shisan Font ” are only available on ButterCam. With over a hundred licensed fonts ranging from cute to minimalist style, covering Chinese,English,Japanese, and Korean. Each font is carefully selected by professional designers . There are also various text templates styles suitable for different Vlog and Plog scenarios. 4. A wealth of sticker and filter. Whether original stickers or hit IP—whatever style you desire. It's here, with new arrivals waiting for you every week. Various practical and fun filter are also provided and catered to make all your photo editing wishes come true! Contact us: Official Weibo : @黄油相机 -- 「Automated Subscription Instructions for Butter Camera 」 Subscribe ButterCam to use the paid materials freely (except for those required by partners with special requests). Prices and renewal cycle: ButterCam monthly subscrition: 18 yuan per month (3-day free trial) Upon confirming the purchase and completing the payment, it shall be automatically renewed via your iTunes account. The Apple iTunes account shall effect the charge within 24 hours prior to the expiration, and upon the successful charge, the subscription period shall be automatically extended by one. If the need arises to cancel the renewal, it is required to manually turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID setting management 24 hours prior to the expiration of the current subscription period. During the trial period, if the iTunes account does not cancel the subscription, it will automatically enable the subscription and effect the charge at the conclusion of the trial period, and the unused trial period will be automatically rendered invalid upon the purchase of the subscription. This service provides for you to make a choice as to whether to cancel it independently. If you opt not to cancel it, the renewal service for the next renewal cycle will be enabled for you. Terms of Use:https://www.bybutter.com/api/user/butter-user-agreement.html Privacy Policy:https://api.bybutter.com/public/static/membership/butter-privacy-policy.html Monthly Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms and Conditions:https://api.bybutter.com/public/static/membership/butter-subscription-policy.html

About

Coco Editor

Enhance your photos with a vast collection of retro stickers and unique texture filters. This app offers basic editing tools and allows you to add your own local stickers for more creative possibilities. Save your vintage-inspired edits and relive your memories.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Retro Stickers
  • Monthly Texture Filters
  • Local Sticker Addition
  • Basic Photo Adjustments
  • Memory Storage
Features
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CocoEditor Add retro memories to photos 【The main function】 Retro Stickers: 1000+ Featured Retro Stickers Texture filters: new popular texture filters will be released every month Local add: add local stickers, more imagination Basic adjustment: to meet the careful thought of careful adjustment Memory storage: Keep retro memories in Cocoa Retro/childlike/unique/memory Thanks for using cocoa to edit the picture If you encounter any problems, please contact us for feedback mail: 2061531363@qq.com ------------------------------- Note on subscription membership Subscription options: • Monthly Auto-renew Pro – 6RMB / month • Yearly Auto-renew Pro, including seven-day free trial – 30RMB / year Regarding the end of the trial period and updating the subscription content: This price is only applicable to users in mainland China. Prices may vary in other countries, and the actual cost will be settled in the local currency based on your country of residence. Payment: After confirming the purchase and paying, the benefits will be credited to your iTunes account and will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account. Renewal/Auto-renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration, and the successful subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Regarding the privacy policy and user terms, check the link for more details: Privacy Policy: https://cococam.imendon.com/en-privacy-policy.html User terms: https://cococam.imendon.com/en-user-protocol.html

Screenshots

Buttercam4 screens
Coco Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coco Editor at free with in-app purchases against Buttercam's subscription. Coco Editor also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Buttercam's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 106). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Buttercam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Coco Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buttercam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttercam has 1.3K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Buttercam's written reviews are positive against 81% of Coco Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buttercam ships an update every 3 weeks, Coco Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Buttercam versus Coco Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButtercamCoco Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.5 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better106
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB215 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer北京缪客科技有限公司海妮 黄

Customer experience

Buttercam

All ratings1,286 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative38.0%

Coco Editor

All ratings106 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.3%

Bugs and requests

Buttercam

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Unable to save edited photos
  • Login and account access problems
  • Slow loading of templates and effects
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add English language option
  • Improve loading and performance
  • Fix save/export issues
  • Enhance login and account management
  • Expand free features and reduce paid content

Coco Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buttercam

Subscriptions1
  • 连续包月会员1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time9
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  • Ana's Rusty TypewriterFree
3 purchases

Coco Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Auto-renew Pro$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Auto-renew Pro7 Days trial$4.491 Year
One-time1
  • AI写真权益5次$0.99

Questions

Is Buttercam free?
Buttercam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coco Editor free?
Coco Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buttercam or Coco Editor?
Buttercam is rated higher. Buttercam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Coco Editor averages 4.5 from 106 ratings.
Do Buttercam or Coco Editor have ads?
Both Buttercam and Coco Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Buttercam or Coco Editor?
Buttercam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coco Editor monthly. Most recently, Buttercam was updated on October 13, 2026 and Coco Editor on October 15, 2026.

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