Slica vs 9am
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Slica
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Slica is your retro pocket camera for creating beautiful photos and videos. Get the most authentic nostalgic vibe in a single tap. With a real-time preview, you can see the final look before you even shoot. LOOKS FOR YOUR AESTHETIC - Y2K Magazine: The glossy print texture and orange-teal tones of a 2000s magazine. - 90s CRT: Vibrant saturation, pixel noise, and the retro glow of a vintage television screen. - Warm Film: A classic 35mm film look defined by a delicate wash of warm orange-yellow tones and fine grain. - B&W: A raw, high-contrast monochrome that creates a powerful and timeless feel. And many more to discover! Terms of Service: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/user-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/privacy-policy.html
9am
Capture and share photos with a unique disposable film aesthetic. A new shared album appears daily at 9 a.m. for you and your friends, but photos disappear if not saved.
- Disposable film photography emulation
- Daily shared albums
- Friend photo saving
- Group photo sharing
- Real film effects
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9am is a free-to-use social disposable photo app featuring real film photography emulation effects. Every day at 9 a.m., a shared album with all your friends is dropped. Make sure to save your photos and your friends' photos before they are gone. The app is better with a group of friends; invite your friends! Terms of Use: https://9amphoto.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://9amphoto.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 9am at every 11 days against Slica's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Slica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and 9am sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, 9am every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slica | 9am |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | δΈδΈͺ忡倴 | Matthew Paquette |
In-app purchases
Slica
- Annual Pro$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$24.99
9am
- 9am Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
