ArtView Camera vs j. Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArtView Camera
This app offers artists a specialized camera experience with intuitive gesture controls for zooming, aspect ratio changes, and filter selection. It also allows for quick application of watermarks and unique framing styles through smart shutter options.
- Gesture-based zoom
- Instant aspect ratio switching
- Favorite filter cycling
- Smart shutter framing
- Watermark application
- Framing and camera modes
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1. Seamless Zoom: Swipe right outside the frame to zoom in smoothly. 2. Instant Ratio: Swipe up or down on the frame to switch aspect ratios in a blink. 3. Favorite Tones: Swipe left or right on the frame to quickly cycle through your favorited filters. 4. Smart Shutter: Use different shutter buttons to apply unique framing styles instantly. 5. Mode Toggle: Use the bottom-left icon to switch between Framing Mode and Camera Mode. 6. Express Watermarks: Quickly apply your preset watermarks for a signature finish.
j. Camera
Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.
- Three distinct film grades
- Real-time grain effect
- Live preview of effects
- Dual and single camera modes
- Left/right-handed controls
- On-screen flash preview
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Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: j. Camera at none against ArtView Camera's 1. ArtView Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ArtView Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. j. Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ArtView Camera against 5.0 for j. Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
ArtView Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArtView Camera | j. Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 勤根 周 | Jeff Hodsdon |
Customer experience
ArtView Camera
j. Camera
In-app purchases
ArtView Camera
- Photo-taking feature$14.99
j. Camera
No in-app purchases
