# Buttercam vs 0.3MP Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: 0.3MP Camera at free with in-app purchases against Buttercam's subscription. 0.3MP Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 48%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 0.3MP Camera sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buttercam against 4.8 for 0.3MP Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 0.3MP Camera has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Buttercam's written reviews are positive against 80% of 0.3MP Camera's.

Buttercam ships an update every 3 weeks, 0.3MP Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttercam | 0.3MP Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercam/id587176822/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/03mp-camera/id1661877394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 359 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 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) | [Dmitry Shatilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624035821) |

## 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


### 0.3MP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/03mp-camera/id1661877394)

Relive the charm of early 2000s mobile photography with this app that emulates the look and feel of old button phone cameras. It recreates the unique artifacts of vintage CMOS sensors and offers a simple, familiar interface for capturing or processing images.

**Highlights:** Emulates 2000s button phone camera, Recreates vintage CMOS sensor artifacts, Includes Bayer filter, noise, and blooming effects, Simple three-button interface, Digital zoom for reduced quality, Video recording, Import and process existing photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.3MP Camera membership | $1.99 | per year |
| Discs theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creatures theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Critters theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Palm theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flowers theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Butterflies theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Markers theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elements theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nokia theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dandelion theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nokia Original theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon trees theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Morph theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Velvet theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orbit theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subway theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waves theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Techno Clouds theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| All themes pack (+imported) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Realistic digital camera emulation
- 👍 Nostalgic and charming user interface
- 💯 Accurate representation of early 2000s camera quality
- 🎨 Impressive photo and video effects
- 🤑 Affordable yearly subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive rating prompts
- 💰 Limited free usage before requiring subscription
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Requires full gallery access

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when offline
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting photos

**Requested features**

- Add VHS-style camera effect
- Implement front-facing camera support
- Allow importing multiple images at once
- Add flash and other camera settings
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttercam free?

Buttercam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 0.3MP Camera free?

0.3MP Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buttercam or 0.3MP Camera?

0.3MP Camera is rated higher. Buttercam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 0.3MP Camera averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Buttercam or 0.3MP Camera have ads?

Buttercam shows ads; 0.3MP Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buttercam or 0.3MP Camera?

Buttercam ships an update every 3 weeks, and 0.3MP Camera monthly. Most recently, Buttercam was updated on October 16, 2026 and 0.3MP Camera on October 17, 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.*