mood.camera vs Memocam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mood.camera
Capture natural, character-filled photos with a unique processing pipeline that mimics film. Enjoy a fun, intuitive experience without live previews or editing tools, focusing on serendipity and creative expression.
- Custom image processing pipeline
- Realistic film grain and halation
- Expressive color emulation
- Filmic dynamic range
- Next-level portraits with 7 lenses
- Double exposure mode
- Custom frames
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mood.camera is a point-and-shoot camera that captures natural photos full of character, straight out of your iPhone, without any editing. Instead of chasing ever-sharper and perfectly exposed images, mood.camera focuses on making photography fun and giving your photographs soul. The custom image processing pipeline gives you photos with realistic film grain, cinematic halation and a rich colour palette. mood.camera also has no live "filter" preview or editing tools within the app, encouraging you to enjoy taking photos without worrying about flipping between effects or making the perfect edit. mood.camera wasn't built to evoke nostalgia, it was built to bring character and serendipity back to the mobile photography experience. — “This Camera App Gives Your iPhone Photos Soul.” - New York Times "It’s Hard to Believe the Photos From Mood.Camera’s New Portrait Mode Were Shot on iPhone" - PetaPixel "mood.camera emulates the feeling of taking photos on camera film" - Tech Radar — TRY FOR 7 DAYS FREE Please note, mood.camera is not free. We offer a 7-day unrestricted free trial for new users, no subscription required. After your trial you can continue to use the app for free but you will be limited to the “random” emulation mode. To continue using the full version of the app after your trial period you can either purchase a lifetime membership or pay a monthly subscription. EXPRESSIVE COLOUR EMULATION Each of the 14 colour emulations have been meticulously crafted to give every photo character and a rich colour palette. FILMIC DYNAMIC RANGE Naturally compressed shadows and highlights create images with more contrast, more atmosphere, and a look that feels closer to film. REALISTIC FILM GRAIN Film grain algorithms modelled on the physical development process, add texture and physicality to your photos whilst retaining detail. CUSTOM PRESETS Add a touch of warmth to your favourite preset, or start from scratch to create an original style. NEXT LEVEL PORTRAITS Choose from 7 lenses, each modelled on the physical properties of real optics, producing unique bokeh shapes, swirl and aberration. (Available on iPhone 11 or newer). DOUBLE EXPOSURE MODE 7 unique ways to blend photos unlocks new creative possibilities with your photography. CINEMATIC HALATION Using the iPhone’s dynamic range gain map to accurately identify the brightest highlights, creating a realistic halation effect. (Available on iPhone 12 or newer). CUSTOM FRAMES Elevate your photos with a custom frame, automatically added when you snap a photo. LESS TWEAKING, MORE SNAPPING Mirroring the classic film camera experience, there is no live preview of your selected film, letting you focus on capturing the moment instead of flipping between filters. After each capture, the element of suspense as you reveal the processed photo is another nod to the analog experience. INTUITIVE CONTROLS FOR CREATIVITY At its core, mood.camera is designed to echo the ease of use of a point-and-shoot camera but retains some controls to inspire creativity and personal expression: - Set the default focal lengths for each lens, giving you quick access to your favourites. - An on-screen exposure dial, makes it easy to achieve different styles with under and over exposed images. - Select from multiple aspect ratios to suit the scene. - An optional grid & level indicator gives you confidence when composing. - High resolution 24MP photos on compatible devices. (Available on iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro & 16 Pro). - Customise the dynamic range of your camera. (Available on iPhones capable of ProRaw capture). More info: https://mood.camera Privacy Policy: https://mood.camera/privacy End User Licensee Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Memocam
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MemoCam is a shared event camera that turns your wedding, trip, party, or graduation into one album, made by everyone who was there. Invite your guests and let them capture the event as it happens and then reveal the photos when you’re ready, and relive the day together instead of hunting for pictures in group chats. HOW IT WORKS Create your event, choose the shot limit, and set when the album opens. Share a link or QR code so guests can join in the MemoCam app or on the web. Everyone adds photos to the same album, they stay hidden until reveal. Then you open it together and see the whole day in one place. PERFECT FOR Weddings, birthdays, trips, graduations, company parties, and any moment you want to keep. IN-APP PURCHASES MemoCam is free to download. You can host an event for up to 5 guests with a shot limit at no cost. Optional one-time purchases (pay per event) let you invite more guests and unlock unlimited shots. Purchases apply to that event only and are not a subscription. Ending an event does not refund unused capacity. Prices are shown before you buy. Charged to your Apple ID. Refunds are handled by Apple. PERMISSIONS • Camera: to capture photos and scan invite QR codes • Photo Library: to scan QR codes from images, and to save memories you export Guests can join without an account. Hosts sign in with Apple or Google. Privacy Policy: https://memocam.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://memocam.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: mood.camera at #209 against Memocam's unranked. mood.camera also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. mood.camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Memocam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | mood.camera | Memocam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (562 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 562 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alex Fox | Fouad Khelil |
Bugs and requests
mood.camera
Reported bugs
2 issues- Focus issues with telephoto lens
- Inconsistent color rendering, especially for skin tones
Requested features
5 requests- Live preview of filters
- Manual shutter speed control
- Ability to apply filters to existing photos
- Option to save original and filtered photos
- Video mode with film-style effects
Memocam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
mood.camera
- Monthly pass$1.991 Month
- Early Adopter Access2 variants$14.99
- Lifetime Access$24.99
Memocam
- Up to 5 guests + Unlimited shots$9.99
- Up to 10 guests + Unlimited shots$14.99
- Up to 25 guests + Unlimited shots$24.99
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- Up to 50 guests + Unlimited shots$34.99
- Up to 100 guests + Unlimited shots$59.99
- Up to 200 guests$89.99
- Up to 150 guests + Unlimited shots$89.99
- Up to 500 guests$99.99
- Up to 200 guests + Unlimited shots$99.99
- Up to 500 guests + Unlimited shots$109.99









