Comparison

OverCam vs Subtilizer

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

Head to head
About

OverCam

This app captures and combines video frames in real-time to create unique, layered images. Adjust the number of combined frames and apply various visual effects for artistic photography. Save and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Real-time image stacking
  • Adjustable frame count
  • Multiple visual effect modules
  • Auto-enhance filter
  • Integrated viewer and sharing
  • 4K UHD capture
Features
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OverCam uses the flow of images captured by your iPhone’s video camera and combines these images in transparency to create an entirely new picture. The assembly of images is done in real-time and seamlessly, producing a shot that features all objects captured in movement. You can choose at what moment the final image is saved—simply by tapping the screen. An integrated viewer enables you to browse through, select, and share different images. • The number of combined images can be modified at all times; use sliders to control your stacks of images and capture speeds. • 4k UHD capture on iPhone 6s and over. • Optional Binary Effect module allows you to create awesome images with extreme contrast. • Optional Posterization Effect module allows you to create images with extreme color saturation. • Optional Black and White module. • An auto-enhance filter has been integrated to automatically improve the quality of your superimpositions. • A selection of frames are available to add to your images. This multiple exposure technique is being used more and more in professional photography, particularly in highly artistic and sports photography. And, for the very first time, you can now do superimposition in REAL-TIME to create high-quality, predictable, and absolutely stunning shots. Photography professionals and amateurs alike will be amazed at OverCam’s results.

About

Subtilizer

This application allows users to apply subtle image processing effects like posterization, detail filtering, and edge enhancement. It transforms images into a more refined aesthetic. The tool is designed for creative image manipulation.

Highlights
  • Posterization effect
  • Detail filtering
  • Edge enhancement
  • Subtle image conversion
Features
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Posterization, filtering detail and edge enhance and convert to a little subtle image. Subtilizer is such an application.

Screenshots

OverCam2 screens
Subtilizer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subtilizer at 5.0 against OverCam's 3.3. Subtilizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). OverCam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. OverCam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Subtilizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtilizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of OverCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Subtilizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OverCam ships an update every 3 months, Subtilizer every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OverCam versus Subtilizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverCamSubtilizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid GagnonItoh Tomoaki

Customer experience

OverCam

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative9.5%

Subtilizer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OverCam

One-time3
  • Black and WhiteFree
  • Binary ImageFree
  • Posterize EffectFree
None

Subtilizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OverCam free?
OverCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtilizer free?
Subtilizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OverCam or Subtilizer?
Subtilizer is rated higher. OverCam averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Subtilizer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do OverCam or Subtilizer have ads?
Neither OverCam nor Subtilizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OverCam or Subtilizer?
OverCam ships an update every 3 months, and Subtilizer every 22 months. Most recently, OverCam was updated on September 3, 2026 and Subtilizer on June 4, 2026.

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