Comparison

zerocam vs iArchivist

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

iArchivist

Access and control your TubeArchivist server from your Apple devices. Add videos, manage subscriptions, trigger downloads, and organize playlists with a native interface.

Highlights
  • Manage videos and subscriptions
  • Trigger server downloads
  • Track download progress
  • Create and modify playlists
  • Native experience on Apple devices
Features
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View and manage your TubeArchivist instance across your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV devices in a beautiful native experience. Manage - Add and delete new videos and subscriptions directly from the app. - Trigger server downloads directly from the app and track the progress. - Create and modify custom playlists and existing playlists. This app requires that you have your own TubeArchivist server.

Screenshots

zerocam4 screens
iArchivist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: zerocam at 3.9 against iArchivist's 3.0. zerocam also leads on ratings volume (148 vs 4). iArchivist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iArchivist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

zerocam holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zerocam has 148 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of zerocam's written reviews are positive against 60% of iArchivist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zerocam ships an update every 8 days, iArchivist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
zerocam versus iArchivist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzerocamiArchivist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (148 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZero Camera LtdChristopher Wunsch

Customer experience

zerocam

All ratings148 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

iArchivist

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

iArchivist

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

iArchivist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zerocam free?
zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iArchivist free?
iArchivist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, zerocam or iArchivist?
zerocam is rated higher. zerocam averages 3.9 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while iArchivist averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do zerocam or iArchivist have ads?
Neither zerocam nor iArchivist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zerocam or iArchivist?
zerocam ships an update every 8 days, and iArchivist every 10 days. Most recently, zerocam was updated on October 27, 2026 and iArchivist on October 31, 2026.

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