Camac vs Horika
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camac
This app pushes iPhone hardware to its limits for professional photographers, offering advanced RAW capture and next-gen compression formats. It provides a pure data workflow, avoiding artificial processing for maximum post-production flexibility.
- 16EV HDR Bayer RAW capture
- SuperResolution via multi-frame merging
- JPEG XL and AVIF 10-bit support
- Non-destructive aspect ratio crop
- Pattern-based intervalometer
- Camera Control button support
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Camac pushes the iPhone’s hardware to its absolute limits through multi-frame computation, while preserving the RAW post-processing flexibility professional photographers need most. It is a powerful tool designed for people who want to push iPhone photography to its absolute limits. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Buy once, unlock everything — for life. (Unlimited trial period) FEATURES: - Bayer RAW with 16-bit dynamic range - SuperResolution via multiple frames merging - Bayer RAW with JPEG XL compression - AVIF 10-bit, 12-bit 4:4:4 - JPEGLI 4:4:4 - JPEG XL HDR - Non-destructive aspect ratio crop with full RAW recovery - Pattern-based intervalometer - Camera Control button support DETAILS: [Core Imaging Technology] - True 16EV HDR Bayer RAW Captures extreme dynamic range (highlights and shadows) in pristine, unprocessed Bayer RAW format, bypassing standard artificial processing. - 12EV Super Resolution (SR) RAW High-quality image upscaling with customizable algorithms and deghosting capabilities for maximum detail. - Fast 12EV RAW Mode A speed-optimized mode that balances zero shutter lag with sufficient dynamic range for action shots. - Pure Data Workflow Unlike Apple ProRAW or standard JPEGs, Camac avoids AI filtering and artificial sharpening, providing photographers with a neutral "digital negative." [Next-Gen Compression & Formats] - JPEG XL (JXL) Integration Uses the latest compression standard to store 16EV RAWs efficiently (lossless and lossy options), offering high quality at significantly reduced file sizes. - Advanced Format Support Full support for AVIF, JPEGLI (enhanced JPEG encoding), and JXL DNG, including workaround fixes for iOS rendering issues. - High-quality encoding AVIF and JPEGLI uses 4:4:4 for chroma subsampling. [Additional functions] - Pattern-Based Intervalometer A modular time control system allowing for complex time-lapse and interval shooting patterns (customizable with text patterns). - Tactile Focus & Exposure Features "Drag-to-focus" and dedicated exposure locking. - Hardware Integration Full support for the iPhone's Physical Camera Control button, volume button shutter. - Supports third-party attachable lenses Base focal length modification, manual lens correction, and quick preset switching provide a seamless experience for using third-party attachable lenses. [Smart Workflow & Usability] - Presets Handy presets let you switch between modes instantly - Aspect Ratio Crop & Recovery for RAW Allows for compositional cropping while retaining the full-resolution data for later recovery (non-destructive). - Simultaneous Live Photo Captures Live Photos alongside RAW files, blending professional quality with casual memory keeping. - Deferred Processing Options to defer Super Resolution processing to keep the shooting experience fast. - Vignette & Lens Control Advanced options for vignette correction intensity setting, "fixes" for specific models, and the ability to hide virtual lenses.
Horika
This app recreates the tactile experience of using a film camera, offering unique photo effects like light leaks and grain. It encourages spontaneous capture of moments with a focus on creative experimentation and surprise results.
- Manual film winding simulation
- Random photo effects (light leaks, grain)
- Toy camera film textures
- Multiple frame format options
- Holka mode for toy camera feel
- Multi-exposure support
- Lens filter simulations
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Horika brings the joy of advancing film with your finger to your phone. We intentionally make every shutter press uncertain. Each photo may produce unique traces like light leaks, grain, color shifts, or blur — not mistakes, but character. Horika is here to help you capture emotions and moments, right when they happen. Core experiences: - Thumb advance (manual film winding): advance the film with your thumb — a tiny ritual that recreates the tactile feel of physically moving the roll forward - Randomness: every shutter press is a small random experiment, waiting for careful eyes to discover - Toy camera film texture: layered light leaks, vignetting, grain, scratches, color shifts, and film borders - Multiple frame formats: simulate common 120-format frame sizes (such as 6×6 and 6×4.5), plus wide format - Holka mode: built-in "Holka" mode for a capture experience closer to a real toy camera - Film Lab: create, import, and manage your own custom films - Multi-exposure support to expand creative possibilities - New lens filter simulations so you can combine even more unusual final looks Try Horika. Capture freely and discover surprises worth keeping. Privacy: https://horika.omitlens.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://horika.omitlens.com/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Camac at 5.0 against Horika's 3.3. Camac also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Camac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Horika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Camac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Camac's written reviews are positive against 75% of Horika's.
Camac ships an update every 10 days, Horika weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camac | Horika |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 3.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUIKA LTD | 俊 林 |
Customer experience
Camac
Horika
In-app purchases
Camac
- Pro$21.99
Horika
- Pro Membership (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Pro Membership (Annual)$4.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99









