# OverCam vs Atkinson

The clearest difference is ads: OverCam at none against Atkinson's shown. OverCam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Atkinson's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OverCam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for OverCam against 3.3 for Atkinson. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of OverCam's written reviews are positive against 71% of Atkinson's.

OverCam ships an update every 3 months, Atkinson monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverCam | Atkinson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcam/id587852826/reviews) | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gagnon](https://appshunter.io/developer/495845774) | [koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) |

## What reviewers say

### OverCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcam/id587852826)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black and White | Free | one-time |
| Binary Image | Free | one-time |
| Posterize Effect | Free | one-time |


### Atkinson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124)

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

**Highlights:** Atkinson dithering algorithm processing, Square photo output, Toggleable rounded corners, White border option, Real-time preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OverCam free?

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

### Is Atkinson free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OverCam or Atkinson?

Atkinson is rated higher. OverCam averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Atkinson averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do OverCam or Atkinson have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; OverCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, OverCam or Atkinson?

OverCam ships an update every 3 months, and Atkinson monthly. Most recently, OverCam was updated on October 4, 2026 and Atkinson on October 4, 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.*