zerocam vs Time as Shape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Time as Shape
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Time as Shape is a place to play with video as a three-dimensional object. Bring in a clip or record one. Stack its frames into a volume, fan them into a ring, then move around it and slice through time. Keep the bright parts, the dark parts or a particular colour. Luma, colour and saturation keys remove pixels from each frame, opening up gaps and tunnels through the volume. • Import a video or start with the included sample. • Adjust the length, frame density, time window and transparency. • Scrub through the footage or let it play. • Cut at different angles and pull the sections apart. • Sample a colour directly from your video to make a key. • Try vivid colour, black and white, or your own adjustments. • Record a trail of frames as you move your device through space. • Place a volume in your room with AR and use your device to cut into it. • Save studies on your device and come back to them. • Export videos, stills or image sequences, with different ratios, lengths and camera moves. Dark and light modes. Portrait and landscape. No account needed. Your videos are processed on your device. Camera and AR features need supported hardware and camera access. Exports are silent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time as Shape at none against zerocam's 6. On price, 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
Both are free to download. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Time as Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | zerocam | Time as Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (147 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zero Camera Ltd | Jody Hudson-Powell |
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
Time as Shape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
zerocam
- 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
- Zerocam Infinite$34.99
Time as Shape
No in-app purchases









