Comparison

Slica vs PixArtCam

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

Head to head
About

Slica

Capture nostalgic photos and videos with a retro pocket camera. Apply authentic vintage looks in real-time, from Y2K magazine to warm film and B&W. Discover a variety of aesthetic filters to enhance your creations.

Highlights
  • Real-time retro camera preview
  • Authentic nostalgic photo and video filters
  • Y2K Magazine look
  • 90s CRT aesthetic
  • Warm Film effect
  • High-contrast B&W filter
Features
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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

About

PixArtCam

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You can select photos for processing from your device's camera roll or take a picture with the app's camera. Pixel size can be increased or decreased. You can increase or decrease the number of colors. This allows you to make photos look like they were taken with an old mobile phone camera. It can also be monotone. Processed photos can be saved to the device's camera roll. You can also share the information to social networking sites via the share button.

Screenshots

Slica4 screens
PixArtCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Slica at Free against PixArtCam's $0.49. Slica also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). PixArtCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Slica is free to download; PixArtCam costs $0.49 up front. Slica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. PixArtCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, PixArtCam every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Slica versus PixArtCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlicaPixArtCam
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB0 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer一个念头HAYATO ONODERA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Slica

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

PixArtCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slica free?
Slica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixArtCam free?
PixArtCam costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slica or PixArtCam have ads?
Neither Slica nor PixArtCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slica or PixArtCam?
Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, and PixArtCam every 8 months. Most recently, Slica was updated on October 28, 2026 and PixArtCam on October 30, 2026.

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