# (Not Boring) Camera vs VSCO Capture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSCO Capture at none against (Not Boring) Camera's 5. VSCO Capture also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). (Not Boring) Camera's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 225) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. VSCO Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for (Not Boring) Camera against 4.4 for VSCO Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.3K ratings behind it against 225, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of VSCO Capture's.

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, VSCO Capture every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Camera | VSCO Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** | [4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 225 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Visual Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/513526768) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Photo & Video, #198 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


### VSCO Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219)

Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.

**Highlights:** 50+ live photo filters, Real-time video presets, Live Bloom and Halation effects, Live film grain, Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed), RAW capture support, Seamless syncing with VSCO editor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and Fun
- 🚀 Cool looks, easy to use
- 🚀 Super slick, great features
- 🚀 Love it!!!
- 🚀 Fuji-style experience on iOS!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Box when adjusting the preset
- 🐛 Love it, but needs some bug fixing
- 🔒 Can't export full quality

**Reported bugs**

- Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button

**Requested features**

- Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
- Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
- Consolidated with the main VSCO app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VSCO Capture free?

VSCO Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Camera or VSCO Capture?

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while VSCO Capture averages 4.4 from 225 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Camera or VSCO Capture have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Camera nor VSCO Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Camera or VSCO Capture?

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and VSCO Capture every 11 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Camera was updated on October 25, 2026 and VSCO Capture on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*