DitherProg vs Bitmap Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DitherProg
This application allows users to apply nostalgic dithering effects to images. It offers various tone depths and dithering algorithms, including Bayer, Halftone, Spiral, Floyd-Steinberg, and Jarvis, Judice & Ninke. Processed images can be saved in PNG format.
- Nostalgic dithering effects
- Multiple tone depths
- Various dithering algorithms (Bayer, Floyd-Steinberg, etc.)
- Save as PNG
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This is an application for nostalgic dithering. Tone Depth: - [ 0, 255 ] - [ 0, 128, 255 ] - [ 0, 64, 128, 192, 255 ] Dithering Type: - 2x2, Bayer - 4x4, Bayer - 4x4, Halftone - 4x4, Spiral (Type 1) - 4x4, Spiral (Type 2) - Floyd-Steinberg - Jarvis, Judice & Ninke Save format: - PNG
Bitmap Camera
This app transforms your camera feed into a real-time, black and white pixelated mosaic. Explore a unique visual style inspired by retro technology with adjustable controls for a bold, abstract aesthetic.
- Real-time black & white pixelation
- Adjustable pixelation intensity
- Luminance threshold fine-tuning
- Invert mode
- Capture high-quality PNG images
- Record pixelated video
- Offline functionality
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Bitmap Cam – Pixelate Reality in Black & White Capture the world in high-contrast pixel blocks Discover a new way of seeing. Bitmap Cam turns your camera feed into a bold mosaic of black and white pixels — live, in real time. Inspired by retro computers and early vision systems, this artistic camera app transforms everyday scenes into striking, abstract compositions. With intuitive sliders and clean UI controls, you’re always in command of the pixel effect. Whether you’re into tech minimalism, retro aesthetics, or experimental photography, Bitmap Cam delivers. Key Features - Real-time black & white pixelation - Adjustable Pixelation Intensity (1%–100%) - Fine-tune the Luminance Threshold to control brightness cut-off - Invert mode for dramatic visual flips - Capture high-quality PNG images - Record pixelated video with a single tap - Switch between front and rear cameras - Choose from built-in camera presets: VGA, HD, or UHD - Stylish, responsive UI with no clutter - Use the Volume Buttons to Capture a Photo (Short Press) or Record a Video (Long Press) Privacy First - Bitmap Cam works entirely offline. - No ads. No data collection. No tracking. Designed for Creators - Perfect for Glitch & pixel art lovers - Designers seeking high-contrast references - Fans of early computer vision or retro tech - Kids exploring abstract photo effects Tech Behind the Scenes - Built using Metal for fast, real-time rendering - Shader-driven luminance filtering and pixel matrix logic Get Bitmap Cam now Minimal. Bold. Beautifully pixelated
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DitherProg at Free against Bitmap Camera's $1.99. DitherProg also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Bitmap Camera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
DitherProg is free to download; Bitmap Camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bitmap Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
DitherProg ships an update every 6 months, Bitmap Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DitherProg | Bitmap Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itoh Tomoaki | Philippe Zay |
Customer experience
DitherProg
Bitmap Camera
In-app purchases
DitherProg
No in-app purchases
Bitmap Camera
No in-app purchases









