Comparison

Wait Cam vs The Last Camera Project

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

Head to head
About

Wait Cam

This app simulates the nostalgic experience of waiting for photos to develop, with a randomized development time between one hour and one week. Users receive notifications when their images are ready, often with a surprise filter applied.

Highlights
  • Randomized photo development time
  • Surprise image reveals
  • Nearly 200 unique filters
  • Optional filter removal
  • Save to camera roll
  • Share to social media
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Go back in time when you had to wait for your photographs to be developed - but in a fun way. Wait Cam has a twist. You don’t know how long it will take for the image to be ready. It can take anything between one hour till one week. Whenever you get a notification that there are a new image ready, you’ll get a fun surprise which image it is. Maybe you even forgot that you took the image. The image will also get a random filter added to it. That can be removed if you don’t want it, or you can add different ones randomly. Wait Cam has almost 200 different filters that can be added which includes Bokeh Dust Light leak Old analog films Naturally can save the images to your camera-roll or share it to common social media. We are eager to hear from you. We just love to hear both good stuff and bad stuff. And it's much likely that your opinion will be added into the next update. Please don't hesitate to contact us at: support@miiam.net

About

The Last Camera Project

Participate in a global art project by taking a single photograph. Your image, enriched with metadata, will be part of a collective storytelling initiative culminating in a world record attempt at Art Basel Miami.

Highlights
  • Invite-only access
  • Capture one photo
  • Metadata enrichment
  • Global art initiative
  • World record attempt
  • Art Basel Miami reveal
Features
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The Last Camera Project — Be part of art history. One photo. Millions of stories. From the creators of the Hipstamatic Camera app comes an ambitious new initiative: The Last Camera Project. This invite-only iPhone app invites you to take one photo, then pass it on to the next person. Your image, along with millions of others, will remain hidden until a historic reveal at Art Basel Miami in December 2025, where we aim to set a world record for the largest disposable camera project. // What is the Last Camera Project? Inspired by the nostalgia of 1990s disposable cameras and powered by modern technology, The Last Camera Project is a global art endeavor. Each participant's photo includes rich metadata—location, timestamp, frame number, and personal details—adding layers of context to your contribution. Together, these images will form a visually stunning tapestry of human experiences, showcased at one of the world's most prestigious art fairs. // Key Features Exclusive Invite-Only Access: Join a select community of creators and art lovers. Capture Your Essence: Take one photo that represents you, your moment, your story. Metadata Enrichment: Your photo comes alive with details that tell a deeper story. Global Art Initiative: Be part of a project that connects people across the globe. World Record Attempt: Help make history with your contribution. Art Basel Miami Reveal: See your photo unveiled alongside thousands of others in December 2025. // Why Join? Make Art History: Your photo becomes part of a landmark exhibition at Art Basel Miami. Collective Storytelling: Contribute to a collection of human experiences from around the world. Exclusive Opportunities: Your image is eligible be featured in limited-edition prints and a collectible photobook, available to art collectors and enthusiasts. // How It Works Receive an invite from a friend or the project team. Capture your one photo and add your personal details. Your photo remains a secret until the grand reveal. Invite up to six others to join and grow the project. // Join the Movement The Last Camera Project is more than just an app—it's a chance to connect, create, and be part of something truly extraordinary. Request your invite today and secure your place in this unprecedented art project. Note: This is an invite-only app. If you don't have an invite, you can join the waiting list from the app. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wait Cam4 screens
The Last Camera Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wait Cam at 4.3 against The Last Camera Project's 2.8. Wait Cam also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). The Last Camera Project's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Wait Cam sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. The Last Camera Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wait Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Wait Cam's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Last Camera Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wait Cam ships an update monthly, The Last Camera Project every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wait Cam versus The Last Camera Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWait CamThe Last Camera Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus CarlssonHipstamatic, LLC

Customer experience

Wait Cam

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

The Last Camera Project

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Wait Cam

One-time6
  • Remake images$0.99
  • Default timer$0.99
  • More filters$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Discount$0.99
  • Full Access$1.99
  • Pro$1.99
None

The Last Camera Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wait Cam free?
Wait Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Last Camera Project free?
The Last Camera Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wait Cam or The Last Camera Project?
Wait Cam is rated higher. Wait Cam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Last Camera Project averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Wait Cam or The Last Camera Project have ads?
Neither Wait Cam nor The Last Camera Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wait Cam or The Last Camera Project?
Wait Cam ships an update monthly, and The Last Camera Project every 6 days. Most recently, Wait Cam was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Last Camera Project on October 13, 2026.

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