Comparison

Super8 AR vs PlatoCam

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

Head to head
About

Super8 AR

Features
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Super8 AR is an exploration of how we experience moments and memories in time. The still frame represents a single moment, while the AR activates the memory captured in Super8 film, breathing new life into a beloved analog medium. An art installation by Alison Johnson and developed by Digital Ant Media. Must be currently on site to activate augmented reality component.

About

PlatoCam

This app simulates classic film photography with a variety of camera styles and effects. It offers features like grain, vignetting, double exposure, and light leaks to achieve a nostalgic look. Users can fine-tune focus, adjust exposure, and import images for further editing.

Highlights
  • Classic film style simulation
  • Intelligent grain and vignetting
  • True optical lens simulation
  • Double exposure blending
  • Manual focus fine-tuning
  • Automatic or manual light leaks
Features
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PlatoCam, Recreating the Soul of Classic Film Photography PlatoCam is a camera simulation app designed to faithfully recreate the texture and mood of traditional film photography. From precise and professional cameras to the delightful imperfections of toy cameras, PlatoCam lets you freely combine over twenty carefully crafted classic film styles to create your own nostalgic images. Currently supported camera types include: SLR (single-lens reflex), Compact (portable rangefinder), LOMO, TOY, Fisheye, and ASC (four-lens camera). Each has its own optical character and image signature, and more unique cameras will be added in future updates. --- Key Features - Intelligent Grain & Vignetting: Automatically adjusts based on brightness, focal length, and scene analysis for a natural, film-like look. - True Optical Lens Simulation: Recreates real lens characteristics such as falloff, chromatic aberration, and distortion. - Double Exposure: Blend two shots — captured or imported — even mix front and rear cameras or different focal lengths, with visual composition aid. - Timed & Loop Shooting: Supports 3, 5, or 9-second timers and optional continuous shooting. - Manual Focus Fine-Tuning: Refine focus after auto-focus or create a dreamy soft-focus look. - Spot & Highlight-Priority Metering: Flexible exposure control that protects highlights and preserves film-like contrast. - Image Import, White Balance & Temperature Adjustment, Custom Frames, and Timestamps. - Automatic or Manual Light Leaks:Recreate the charm of accidental light exposure from real film cameras. - Shutter with Volume Button, Photographer Quotes, and More. --- Subscription - PlatoCam offers a membership subscription that unlocks advanced features and special filters. - All payments and refunds follow Apple App Store’s standard policies. - You can choose monthly or yearly plans and manage or cancel anytime via App Store account settings. - After cancellation, premium features remain available until the current billing cycle ends. Terms of Service: http://platocam.com/user-agreement-en.html Privacy Policy: http://platocam.com/privacy-policy-en.html --- Let light and shadow breathe again — PlatoCam captures not just images, but memories.

Screenshots

Super8 AR3 screens
PlatoCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super8 AR at none against PlatoCam's 3. Super8 AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. PlatoCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Super8 AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Super8 AR versus PlatoCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper8 ARPlatoCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Ant Media, LLC凤泉 吕

In-app purchases

None

Super8 AR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlatoCam

Subscriptions2
  • PlatoCam Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PlatoCam Premium Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PlatoCam Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Super8 AR free?
Super8 AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlatoCam free?
PlatoCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super8 AR or PlatoCam have ads?
Neither Super8 AR nor PlatoCam shows ads.

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