Comparison

EUCam vs SHC3

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

Head to head
About

EUCam

Features
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Say goodbye to tedious post-processing and effortlessly achieve a cinematic look! Choose from over 70 carefully selected classic film and natural direct filters, perfect for instant shooting or enhancing existing photos with a single tap. Discover dedicated portrait beauty and creative effect filters to meet your diverse shooting needs. Our filter library is constantly updated, allowing you to easily explore trendy styles and make your photos stand out on social media!

About

SHC3

This camera app prioritizes a consistent and predictable user experience, mimicking a physical camera. It offers advanced customization for shooting logic and image styles, allowing users to capture and process high-quality RAW images with extensive creative control.

Highlights
  • Consistent control logic
  • Customizable operation system
  • 16-bit RAW capture
  • Layered image styles (Color, Tone, Effects, Recipe)
  • On-device processing
  • No account or tracking
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SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

Screenshots

EUCam4 screens
SHC34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SHC3 at Free against EUCam's $3.99. EUCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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

SHC3 is free to download; EUCam costs $3.99 up front. SHC3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. EUCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EUCam ships an update every 3 weeks, SHC3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
EUCam versus SHC3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEUCamSHC3
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Lake Snow Technology Co., Ltd.aligo

In-app purchases

None

EUCam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SHC3

Subscriptions2
  • SHC3 Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SHC3 Pro Annual$2.991 Year

Questions

Is EUCam free?
EUCam costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHC3 free?
SHC3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EUCam or SHC3 have ads?
Neither EUCam nor SHC3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EUCam or SHC3?
EUCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and SHC3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, EUCam was updated on October 11, 2026 and SHC3 on September 29, 2026.

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