Comparison

Bayer Cam vs SF Camera

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

Head to head
About

Bayer Cam

Capture unprocessed RAW photos with a classic film camera interface. Offers instant launch and full control over exposure parameters for maximum original data. Ideal for photographers and students wanting to edit later.

Highlights
  • Raw Bayer capture
  • Classic film camera interface
  • Instant launch
  • Full exposure control
  • Themeable interface
  • Advanced settings
Features
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Bayer Cam is a camera app entirely dedicated to raw Bayer capture, with an interface reminiscent of a classic film camera. It launches instantly, offers a focused interface that gets out of your way, operates in automatic mode by default yet gives you control over every parameter of the exposure should you want it. The raw Bayer format (also commonly just called "RAW") is the data that comes straight from your camera sensor, with absolutely no processing, no AI filtering, upscaling, sharpening, etc - just the pure original data. If you want the maximum original information in your photos for later processing, raw Bayer is the format for you. Bayer Cam's user interface is straightforward yet thorough, exposing all the information and controls needed to precisely set an exposure: camera switcher, focal length, f-stop, manual/auto ISO and shutter speed controls. The app is entirely free to use, with unlimited captures. A one-time purchase unlocks a wealth of additional settings and options, and gives you access to all future updates. Additional controls include EV compensation, flash, toggling a customizable overlay for precise composition and monitoring (grid, horizon level, zebras, focus peaking). You can also enable secondary processing with output in JPEG/HEIC/TIFF, and various parameters to control the render of the final photograph. Make the app your own with a fully themeable interface (low brightness themes for night shooting are included), and many more additional various advanced settings. Bayer Cam is a great tool for: - PHOTOGRAPHERS who want to capture photos with the maximum raw data and absolutely zero post-processing, to edit them later in dedicated processing software (such as AgBr) or professional editing software (such as Lightroom, Capture One, or Affinity Photo). - STUDENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY who want to experiment with manual controls, and get a feeling for how they affect the final exposure. The meaning of "shutter speed" has become loose in modern camera pipelines that combine multiple exposures to create an image. Only raw Bayer capture gives you an image truly produced from a single exposure. - ADVANCED USERS who want a technical tool that will launch and capture Bayer raw data as quickly as possible, with full insight and control of their photographic workflow. Some other pro camera apps support Bayer raw, but you probably have those set to your preferred output format and tapping around to switch back-and-forth settings between captures can be annoying in the midst of a photoshoot - quickly switching between apps offers a much more streamlined process instead. Check out https://bayercam.com for a full documentation, and email me at contact@heliographe.studio if you have any questions of problems.

About

SF Camera

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Inspired by screen printing, this camera app mimics the gradients you get on a good pull. If you want to compose your shot in camera with over 120 gradient combinations, snap and share. Then Split-fount is perfect.

Screenshots

Bayer Cam4 screens
SF Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bayer Cam at Free against SF Camera's $1.99. Bayer Cam also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). SF Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On 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

Bayer Cam is free to download; SF Camera costs $1.99 up front. Bayer Cam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SF Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bayer Cam ships an update weekly, SF Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bayer Cam versus SF Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBayer CamSF Camera
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHéliographe, Inc(optional.is)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bayer Cam

One-time2
  • Bayer Cam - Full Unlock$14.99
  • Bayer Cam - Full Unlock$29.99
None

SF Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bayer Cam free?
Bayer Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SF Camera free?
SF Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bayer Cam or SF Camera have ads?
Neither Bayer Cam nor SF Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bayer Cam or SF Camera?
Bayer Cam ships an update weekly, and SF Camera daily. Most recently, Bayer Cam was updated on October 25, 2026 and SF Camera on October 23, 2026.

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