Comparison

zerocam vs Roll Notes

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

Head to head
About

zerocam

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
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Zerocam 2.0: Camera for Real Photos. Zero Processing. Zero Filters. Most phone cameras today rely on aggressive computational processing that can over-sharpen images and create a flat, artificial look. Zerocam 2.0 strips away the digital makeup. We built a clean, high-quality image pipeline to capture life as you see it. No fake HDR, no “beauty” filters, and zero over-processing. Why Zerocam? While most camera apps add more controls and processing tricks, Zerocam removes distractions and focuses on the soul of photography: - A natural, distortion-free look. Say goodbye to strange halos around buildings and skin that looks like plastic. - Pure simplicity. No settings to tweak. No menus to get lost in. Open the app and shoot. - Full hardware potential. Get the most out of your iPhone camera system. What’s New in 2.0? - Native Lens Support. Easily switch between Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto on supported iPhone models. - Zero Looks (Natural Color Grades). Subtle, film-inspired color profiles applied in real time. These are not heavy filters, but carefully crafted professional color grades, updated monthly. - Multi-Exposure Mode. Create artistic shots by instantly merging two frames into one. - iPhone-Optimized Interface (Beta). A redesigned UI that feels native, fast, and intuitive across supported iPhone sizes. - Pro-Grade RAW & JPG. A rebuilt image pipeline delivers cleaner tones and more reliable RAW files, giving you greater flexibility in post-production. Built for Intentional Photography Zerocam is designed for photographers who want to stay present, not buried in settings. It’s fast, intentional, and built to treat your phone like a real pocket camera. Designed by Dmitry Novikov Developed by Sergio Rodríguez Rama Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Roll Notes

Features
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Tired of messy notebooks or forgetting the settings you used for that one perfect shot? Ever found a developed roll and had no idea which camera or lens you used? Roll Notes is a digital logbook designed for the analog photographer. It's built to be a simple, beautiful, and tactile companion to your film cameras, helping you track every detail from the first exposure to the last. This isn't just another notes app; it's a tool designed from the ground up to respect the craft of film photography. Key Features, Built for Photographers: A Detailed Equipment Locker: - Log all your cameras and lenses, each with a custom photo. - Supports all major formats, including 35mm, 120, and Half Frame. - Accurately model your gear, whether it has interchangeable or fixed lenses. - Account for unique camera behaviours like automatic shutter speed or aperture priority. Track Every Roll: - Create a new entry for every roll of film you load. - Track film stock, ISO, and the number of exposures (with correct counts for half-frame cameras). - Assign a unique color to each active roll for easy identification at a glance. Note Every Shot, Your Way: - The heart of the app: a dedicated, retro-inspired card for every exposure on your roll. - Log your aperture and shutter speed, with options dynamically populated from the gear you've selected. - Jot down notes, use quick-add buttons for lighting conditions like [Sunny] or [Flash], and add timestamps with a single tap. - Full support for Half Frame cameras, providing two separate note fields for each exposure. - Lock your notes for a shot to prevent accidental changes. Review and Export: - Once a roll is finished, move it to the Archive to see a clean summary of your work. - Export data for a single roll or your entire collection to your clipboard in a clean, readable text format to share or back up anywhere. - All your data syncs seamlessly and privately between your devices using iCloud. A Note from the Developer: This app was born from a personal need to better document my own film photography. It's an independently built project, and it will always be shaped by the community that uses it. If you have an idea for a feature, find something that could work better, or just want to share your thoughts, please reach out. Your feedback is invaluable. Happy shooting!

Screenshots

zerocam4 screens
Roll Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: zerocam at Free against Roll Notes's $0.99. Roll Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

zerocam is free to download; Roll Notes costs $0.99 up front. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Roll Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
zerocam versus Roll Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzerocamRoll Notes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZero Camera LtdSamuel Attwood

Bugs and requests

zerocam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving
  • Viewfinder not working
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tap to focus
  • Camera flash
  • Front camera support
  • Higher resolution capture
  • More zoom options
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  • Customizable shutter button
  • In-app lens switching
  • Viewfinder aspect ratio matching output
  • Disable auto macro mode
  • Custom white balance presets

Roll Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

zerocam

Subscriptions5
  • Zerocam ∞$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Zerocam ∞1 Month trial$3.391 Month
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  • Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Zerocam ∞1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zerocam Infinite$34.99
None

Roll Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zerocam free?
zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roll Notes free?
Roll Notes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do zerocam or Roll Notes have ads?
Neither zerocam nor Roll Notes shows ads.

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