VSCO Capture vs Delete Photos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VSCO Capture
Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.
- 50+ live photo filters
- Real-time video presets
- Live Bloom and Halation effects
- Live film grain
- Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed)
- RAW capture support
- Seamless syncing with VSCO editor
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“VSCO’s Capture app is free and offers plenty of granular controls that will even please the “pro mode” fans among us.” - Digital Trends “The iPhone's camera goes from good to great with the just-released VSCO Capture app.” - PhoneArena “The presets deliver incredible results straight out of camera, and I love that I can adjust the intensity in real time.” - Jaime Angel, Photographer VSCO Capture brings together 50+ live photo filters, real-time effects, and intuitive controls to shape your vision as it comes to life. Perfect for photography enthusiasts and seasoned pros alike, VSCO Capture is designed for those who want to shoot with intention, emotion, and a distinctly personal aesthetic. FREE CAMERA APP VSCO Capture is made for shooting in the moment. Choose from 50+ live presets inspired by retro, contemporary, and vintage film looks. Apply real-time effects as you shoot, and easily toggle between automatic and manual settings. You can even shoot in RAW for more flexibility when editing later in the VSCO app. LIVE CAMERA FILTERS Shoot with over 50 preset filters that let you define your style before you press the shutter. From analog classics and black-and-white to retro film and photographer-inspired looks, each preset is designed to help you see and customize your aesthetic in the moment — no editing required. REAL-TIME PHOTO EFFECTS Shape light as you shoot. Add live Bloom and Halation photo effects to soften highlights, lift glow, and bring a cinematic, film-inspired character to your photos. Dial in intensity, size, and range in real time, so what you see on screen is exactly what you capture. VIDEO WITH LIVE PRESETS Shoot video in your style. Apply your favorite VSCO presets in real time to capture motion with the same look you trust for photos. With 50+ iconic presets, create a consistent aesthetic, frame by frame. LIVE FILM GRAIN Add analog texture in the moment. Apply live, film-inspired Grain to bring depth, character, and a tactile feel to your photos. Customize strength, size, and color as you shoot for an authentic aesthetic that looks and feels like the real thing. EASY MANUAL CONTROLS Dial in your look with intuitive manual controls. Toggle flash modes, adjust exposure, ISO, and white balance, and change your shutter speed with a UI that’s made for in-the-moment shooting. Easily capture long exposures with blur or recreate the look of a disposable camera with a pop of flash. Whether you're going full manual or letting auto do the work, you control your unique aesthetic. EDIT SEAMLESSLY Shoot first, edit later. Sync your photos seamlessly with the VSCO photo and video editor where you can fine tune photos with our full suite powerful tools and 200+ presets. Access all the latest features and support every step of your process with VSCO Pro Membership.
Delete Photos
Effortlessly declutter your photo library with a fun, swipe-based interface. Quickly delete unwanted pictures, find duplicates, and organize your memories by year or discover forgotten moments.
- Swipe-based photo deletion
- Duplicate photo finder
- Organize by year
- On This Day feature
- Add to albums while swiping
- Chaos Mode for random photos
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Let’s face it: your camera roll is a mess. Thousands of photos, screenshots, memes, and duplicates pile up over time — and cleaning it up usually means endless tapping and scrolling. TinyRoll makes organizing your photos fast, simple, and surprisingly fun. Just swipe. Swipe left to delete. Swipe right to keep. Swipe down to add to an album. Swipe up to share. No complicated tools. No cluttered menus. Just you and your memories — one swipe at a time. TinyRoll also helps you quickly find and review duplicate photos. Easily compare similar shots and choose the ones you want to keep while removing the rest. It’s a simple and safe way to clean up duplicates and free up space without worrying about deleting the wrong photo. Instead of endlessly scrolling through thousands of images, TinyRoll helps you explore your photo library in smarter ways. Photos are neatly grouped by year, making it easy to jump straight into 2019, 2020, or any other year. Want to mix things up? Try “On This Day” to rediscover memories from the same date in previous years, or jump into Chaos Mode, which surfaces 250 completely random photos you might have forgotten about. Cleaning up your photo library doesn’t have to be boring. TinyRoll turns it into a fun trip down memory lane while you tidy up your gallery. Why you’ll love TinyRoll: • Swipe-based interface — fast, simple, and oddly satisfying • Quickly find and review duplicate photos • Free up storage space by deleting photos you don’t need • Organize your photo library faster than ever • Browse photos by year, by date (On This Day), or completely random • Add photos to albums while you review them TinyRoll is built with privacy in mind. There are no ads, no tracking, and no unnecessary fluff. Your photos always stay on your device. Your camera roll will never clean itself — but with TinyRoll, cleaning it might actually be enjoyable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VSCO Capture at 67% against Delete Photos's 0%. VSCO Capture also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Delete Photos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. VSCO Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.
VSCO Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSCO Capture has 225 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of VSCO Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of Delete Photos's.
VSCO Capture ships an update every 11 days, Delete Photos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VSCO Capture | Delete Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (225 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visual Supply Company | Above AS |
Customer experience
VSCO Capture
Delete Photos
Bugs and requests
VSCO Capture
Reported bugs
2 issues- Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button
Requested features
3 requests- Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
- Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
- Consolidated with the main VSCO app
Delete Photos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VSCO Capture
No in-app purchases
Delete Photos
- TinyRoll PRO Yearly$9.991 Year
- TinyRoll PRO – Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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