# ThumbCamera vs XP4N

The clearest difference is update cadence: XP4N at every 2 days against ThumbCamera's every 10 months. XP4N also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). ThumbCamera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ThumbCamera costs $0.99 and XP4N $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ThumbCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP4N has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbCamera | XP4N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680/reviews)** | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sorakaze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046448101) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680)

Capture photos and control your camera with intuitive one-finger gestures. Easily zoom, focus, change aspect ratios, and share images without needing to reach across the screen. Ideal for one-handed operation.

**Highlights:** One-finger gesture controls, Zoom and focus with gestures, Change aspect ratio via swipe, Instant photo sharing, Multiple aspect ratio settings, Geotagging and EXIF data

**In-app purchases:** none


### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

**Highlights:** 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio, 8 distinct film type simulations, No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Haptic and visual feedback, EV compensation by swiping, Save as lossless HEIF files, EXIF and GPS data saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
- 🔍 Lack of focus control
- 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
- 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumbCamera free?

ThumbCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XP4N free?

XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThumbCamera or XP4N?

ThumbCamera is rated higher. ThumbCamera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XP4N averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do ThumbCamera or XP4N have ads?

Neither ThumbCamera nor XP4N shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThumbCamera or XP4N?

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, ThumbCamera was updated on October 8, 2026 and XP4N on October 13, 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.*