# Buttercam vs Coco Editor

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttercam | Coco Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercam/id587176822/reviews)** | [4.5 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-editor/id1509846419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 359 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京缪客科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420399025) | [海妮 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486123512) |

## What reviewers say

### Buttercam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercam/id587176822)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 叶根友蚕燕隶书 | Free | one-time |
| BERNIER | Free | one-time |
| Founder Type: Miao Wu | Free | one-time |
| 新蒂下午茶体 | Free | one-time |
| 新蒂小丸子体 | Free | one-time |
| 文悦古体仿宋 | Free | one-time |
| Pacifico | Free | one-time |
| 造字工房丁丁手绘体 | Free | one-time |
| Ana's Rusty Typewriter | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Love the app
- 🎨 Lots of great filters and features
- 🖼️ Awesome photo editing tools
- 🖌️ Wonderful design and UI
- 🌟 Excellent overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and save failures
- 🔒 Login and account problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-editor/id1509846419)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Auto-renew Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| AI写真权益5次 | $0.99 | one-time |


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