# ZAP CAM vs Rewind Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rewind Camera at 100% against ZAP CAM's 50%. Rewind Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). ZAP CAM's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZAP CAM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Rewind Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewind Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ZAP CAM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rewind Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZAP CAM | Rewind Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-cam/id6740788388/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-camera/id6784748113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 169 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492204943) | [Rewind Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784748115) |

## What reviewers say

### ZAP CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-cam/id6740788388)

This app offers a professional photography experience with a focus on authentic retro styles, eliminating the need for post-editing. It provides a variety of popular filters and a user-friendly interface, allowing users to enjoy the moment of capture.

**Highlights:** Authentic retro photography, One-tap editing, Popular filter effects, Real-time filter preview, Save original negatives, Adjustable exposure compensation, Composition grids

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProMonthly | $3.99 | per month |
| YearMonthly | $9.99 | per year |
| 10 AI Edit Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Edit Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Edit Credits | $29.99 | one-time |


### Rewind Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-camera/id6784748113)

Capture moments with a unique, unpredictable film aesthetic. This app simulates the experience of shooting with vintage cameras and developing film, offering a surprise with each developed roll. Discover unexpected beauty and the soul of a forgotten moment.

**Highlights:** Simulated film rolls with unique looks, No filters or previews, Surprise development of each frame, Multiple film types (Classic, Half-Frame, Double Exposure, Plastic, Chaos), Manual print finishing options, In-app gallery for saved photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rewind+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Rewind+ (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZAP CAM free?

ZAP CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rewind Camera free?

Rewind Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZAP CAM or Rewind Camera?

Rewind Camera is rated higher. ZAP CAM averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rewind Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ZAP CAM or Rewind Camera have ads?

Neither ZAP CAM nor Rewind Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZAP CAM or Rewind Camera?

ZAP CAM ships an update every 3 days, and Rewind Camera every 3 days. Most recently, ZAP CAM was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rewind Camera on September 30, 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.*