Comparison

TempPix vs TempCam

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

Head to head
About

TempPix

This app helps you manage temporary photos and screenshots, automatically deleting them after a set period to free up storage. It offers on-device OCR for receipts and documents, and integrates with Siri for hands-free capture.

Highlights
  • Temporary photo vault
  • Automatic countdown and expiry
  • On-device Vision OCR
  • Smart sweep declutter
  • Save from any app via Share Sheet
  • Hands-free Siri integration
  • Action Button/Back Tap support
Features
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Never clutter your Camera Roll with temporary snaps again. How many times have you taken a photo of a parking meter, coffee receipt, Wi-Fi password, or parcel locker code โ€” only for it to stay in your photo library forever, crowding out precious memories and eating up iCloud storage? TempPix is the smart, privacy-first camera designed specifically for throwaway moments. Take a snap, and let TempPix handle the rest: it automatically vanishes after 21 days (or your custom timer). KEY FEATURES: [1] TEMPORARY PHOTO VAULT Every photo taken in TempPix lives in its own sandboxed vault โ€” completely separate from your main Apple Photos library. [2] AUTOMATIC COUNTDOWN & EXPIRY Photos auto-expire after 21 days by default. Set custom timers (1 hour, 3 days, 14 days, or 30 days) for parking tickets, rental car scans, and transit passes. Need to keep one? Tap "Lock" to save it forever. [3] ON-DEVICE VISION OCR TempPix uses Apple Neural Engine Vision to automatically detect receipts, parking permits, and documents โ€” showing instant summary badges and total costs. [4] SMART SWEEP DECLUTTER Already have thousands of old screenshots cluttering your camera roll? Smart Sweep scans your device and safely removes temporary clutter to reclaim storage. [5] SAVE FROM ANY APP Use the iOS Share Sheet in Safari, WhatsApp, or Files to drop screenshots and QR codes directly into TempPix without saving to Photos. [6] HANDS-FREE SIRI & ACTION BUTTON Just say: "Hey Siri, take a temporary photo" for instantaneous capture. Map TempPix to your Action Button or Back Tap for one-touch snaps. [7] BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO Experience the adaptive dual-pane canvas on Apple's foldable iPhone Duo โ€” browse your photo vault on the left while inspecting Vision OCR details on the right. [8] 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE No account required. No cloud uploads. No analytics tracking. Your photos never leave your device.

About

TempCam

Features
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TempCam is a simple camera designed for moments you don't need to keep forever. Capture photos and videos quickly, and let them automatically expire after a time you choose. TempCam helps keep your device organized by preventing temporary photos and videos from filling up your camera roll. Whether you're saving a quick reminder, capturing something you only need for a short time, or recording temporary notes, TempCam keeps everything simple and clutter-free. Key Features Fast Photo and Video Capture Take photos or record videos instantly with a clean and distraction-free camera interface. Swipe to Switch Modes Quickly switch between Photo and Video using intuitive swipe gestures. Landscape-Aware Controls Rotate your device and TempCam automatically adjusts the layout so the controls remain easy to reach. Flexible Expiration Settings Choose how long media stays in your gallery before it expires: - 6 hours - 12 hours - 24 hours - 1 week - 1 month You can change the default expiration time anytime in settings. Extend When Needed If you want to keep something longer, you can extend the expiration time directly from the gallery. Automatic Cleanup Expired photos and videos are automatically removed so your gallery stays clean without manual deletion. HD Photo and Video Option Enable HD capture for higher quality photos and videos. By default, TempCam uses smaller file sizes to save storage space. Recording Timer While recording video, the app clearly displays recording duration and provides an easy stop control. Why TempCam? Phones quickly fill up with temporary photos, reminders, and short videos that you don't actually need long-term. TempCam solves that problem by automatically cleaning up your media after a set time. Capture what you need. Use it when you need it. Then let it disappear. Privacy First TempCam does not upload your photos or videos to external servers. All media remains stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

TempPix4 screens
TempCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TempCam at none against TempPix's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
TempPix versus TempCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempPixTempCam
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermoodstoneDivesh Mavji

In-app purchases

None

TempPix

No in-app purchases

None

TempCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TempPix free?
TempPix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempCam free?
TempCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TempPix or TempCam have ads?
TempPix shows ads; TempCam does not.

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