# bitwave vs (Not Boring) Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bitwave at none against (Not Boring) Camera's 5. bitwave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). (Not Boring) Camera's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. bitwave asks for nothing beyond the download.

bitwave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

bitwave ships an update every 5 weeks, (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bitwave | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwave-pixel-art-camera/id6480365065/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demian Nezhdanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703677495) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### bitwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwave-pixel-art-camera/id6480365065)

Transform photos and videos into retro-inspired pixel art with a variety of filters and effects. Create unique avatars, social media content, or game-inspired visuals with a creator-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Real-time pixel art camera filters, Pixelate photos and videos instantly, Multiple pixel styles and resolutions, Custom color palettes and retro effects, Live camera preview, Save and share directly to social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bitwave free?

bitwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, bitwave or (Not Boring) Camera?

bitwave is rated higher. bitwave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do bitwave or (Not Boring) Camera have ads?

Neither bitwave nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, bitwave or (Not Boring) Camera?

bitwave ships an update every 5 weeks, and (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, bitwave was updated on November 4, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on November 10, 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.*