SnapCam vs ShutterLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SnapCam
This app transforms your iPhone into a professional camera, offering true-to-life colors and full manual controls. Achieve a vintage film aesthetic with real grain simulation and save both RAW and processed images.
- True-to-life colors
- Full manual controls
- Film-like aesthetics
- Real film grain simulation
- RAW + Film Processing
- Quick launch features
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SnapCam is a manual camera for iPhone with 32 film simulations. Set the exposure yourself, see the film look live in the viewfinder, and keep natural detail without heavy sharpening or smoothing. 32 FILM SIMULATIONS - 14 color negative, 8 positive (slide), and 10 black-and-white looks, previewed in real time - Pick films by sample image and name, fine-tune each one, and reset with a tap - Grain that follows image brightness, like real film - HDF highlight diffusion adds a soft glow and halation around highlights FULL EXPOSURE CONTROL - Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes - Shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, and white balance; Shutter Priority and Manual capture at exactly the values you set - Manual focus with focus peaking - Live histogram with clipping indicators - Focal length stops such as 28, 35, and 40 mm CREATIVE DRIVE MODES - Half frame: two moments side by side in one frame - Multi exposure with selectable blend modes - Continuous shooting RAW AND IMAGE QUALITY - Save a DNG RAW file alongside the film photo (RAW+), or shoot RAW, HEIF, or JPEG - Up to 48MP on supported cameras - Wide color in Display P3 SHARE LIKE A PRINT Add film borders, captions, date stamps, instant frames, collages, contact sheets, and panorama carousels when you share. Your originals stay untouched. ALWAYS READY Open SnapCam from the Lock Screen, Control Center, or the Action button. FREE TO START Shoot in Program mode with 5 film simulations, RAW, continuous shooting, and the histogram at no cost. Try any PRO film before you join: shoot with it, review the photo, and save it when you upgrade. SNAPCAM PRO Pro unlocks Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes, manual focus, all 32 films, HDF, half frame, multi exposure, and Pro share styles. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, each starting with a 1-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. RAW, maximum resolution, and focal length stops depend on your iPhone model and camera. Aperture Priority requires an iPhone with a variable aperture. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sousoulab.com/chroma/privacy
ShutterLab
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Turn your iPhone into a professional camera. Shutter Lab is a high-end camera app designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Go beyond auto mode and take full control of every setting to achieve the exact results you want. Powerful Manual Controls Precise ISO, shutter speed, and exposure (EV) adjustments Manual focus White balance control Lens selection (Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele) Professional Image Pipeline RAW / HEIC / JPEG / TIFF support LUT color grading Display P3 and sRGB Highlight roll-off Fake Log support Advanced Shooting Tools Exposure bracketing Focus peaking Zebra stripes RGB histogram Grid and leveler Fully Customizable Shooting Environment HUD configuration Adjustable UI opacity Custom presets Smart HDR Stabilization Why Shutter Lab? Shutter Lab is more than just a camera app. It leverages the full capability of your iPhone sensor to deliver a DSLR-like shooting experience. Go beyond capturing photos — create your work of art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShutterLab at none against SnapCam's 3. ShutterLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SnapCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShutterLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapCam ships an update every 10 days, ShutterLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapCam | ShutterLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moegi Co., Ltd. | JIN KIM |
In-app purchases
SnapCam
- SnapCam PRO Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- SnapCam PRO Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- SnapCam Master Lifetime$24.99
ShutterLab
No in-app purchases









