Comparison

Viewfinder vs Simple Camera

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

Head to head
About

Viewfinder

This camera app offers a minimalist, distraction-free experience inspired by classic rangefinder cameras. It allows users to capture stunning 65:24 panoramic images with manual controls and authentic image processing, encouraging intentional photography.

Highlights
  • 65:24 panoramic format
  • Rangefinder-style interface
  • Manual exposure adjustment
  • Multiple lens options
  • Classic filters
  • Film Mode for intentional shooting
  • RAW processing
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Viewfinder is a minimalist camera app inspired by legendary rangefinder cameras like the Hasselblad XPan and Fuji TX-1/TX-2. Capture stunning 65:24 panoramic images with an immersive, distraction-free interface. Immersive Experience • Full-screen rangefinder-style interface • 65:24 panoramic format • No clutter, no previews – just you and the moment • Focus on composition, not your photo library Essential Controls • Manual exposure adjustment • Multiple lens options • Precise focus control • Three classic filters: Color Daylight, Color Tungsten, and Monochrome Pure Image Processing • Custom RAW processing pipeline • Zero AI enhancement or computational photography • No artificial sharpening, HDR, or noise reduction • True-to-sensor color and tone Film Mode – Shoot with Intent Choose your film and load 21 frames. No instant feedback, no second-guessing. Complete the roll to "develop" your photos. Constraints breed creativity. Deliberate by Design Your photos save directly to the Photos library. No stopping to review. No breaking your flow. Stay focused on what's in front of you. For photographers who value: • Intentional, mindful shooting • The discipline of film photography • Minimalist, distraction-free tools • The XPan's iconic 65:24 format • Authentic image quality without AI processing • Quality over quantity. Viewfinder isn't about taking more photos – it's about taking better ones.

About

Simple Camera

Features
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Open the app and you're straight in the viewfinder. No walkthroughs, no ads. — Free — • 8MP capture, 4:3/16:9 ratio • Timer (off/3s/10s), flash, grid • Front/back camera, recent photo preview — Pro (one-time purchase) — • 48MP/12MP resolution • Ultra-wide and telephoto lens switching • Video recording • HEIC export, FULL/1:1 ratio Location is only attached to photos if you turn it on in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Viewfinder2 screens
Simple Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Viewfinder at none against Simple Camera's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Viewfinder versus Simple Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewfinderSimple Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoundationUI ApSHIROTO TSUTSUSHIMA

In-app purchases

None

Viewfinder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Camera

One-time1
  • Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Viewfinder free?
Viewfinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Camera free?
Simple Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Viewfinder or Simple Camera have ads?
Neither Viewfinder nor Simple Camera shows ads.

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