# zerocam vs (Not Boring) Camera

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Camera at 4.6 against zerocam's 3.9. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 147) and review sentiment (70% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.1K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of zerocam's written reviews are positive against 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's.

zerocam ships an update every 8 days, (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | zerocam | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerocam/id6483933438/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zero Camera Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791140306) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### zerocam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerocam/id6483933438)

Capture authentic photos without AI overprocessing. This app offers a clean image pipeline for natural results, letting you shoot with simplicity and preserve your phone's full hardware potential. It includes subtle color grades and multi-exposure for artistic shots.

**Highlights:** No AI overprocessing, Natural distortion-free look, Simple interface, no settings, Native lens support, Zero Looks color grades, Multi-exposure mode, Pro-grade RAW & JPG

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zerocam ∞ | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle | $2.99 | per month |
| Zerocam ∞ | $3.39 | per month |
| Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle | $17.99 | per year |
| Zerocam ∞ | $19.99 | per year |
| Zerocam Infinite | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Natural, unprocessed photos
- 💡 Bypasses iPhone's over-processing
- 🎨 Great color and lighting
- 👍 Charming, playful UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription-based pricing
- 🤔 Lack of features (no tap to focus, flash, etc.)
- 🤔 Distracting shutter button text
- 🤔 Lens switching not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving
- Viewfinder not working
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Tap to focus
- Camera flash
- Front camera support
- Higher resolution capture
- More zoom options


### (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 zerocam free?

zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

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

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

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. zerocam averages 3.9 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

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

Neither zerocam nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

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

zerocam ships an update every 8 days, and (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, zerocam was updated on October 17, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on October 18, 2026.

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