# My Camera Collection vs Camdex

The clearest difference is price: Camdex at Free against My Camera Collection's $0.99. Camdex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). My Camera Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Camdex is free to download; My Camera Collection costs $0.99 up front. Camdex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Camera Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camdex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Camera Collection | Camdex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-camera-collection/id6742800429/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camdex-camera-identifier/id6761230889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464944604) | [P&T Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888331378) |

## What reviewers say

### My Camera Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-camera-collection/id6742800429)

Catalog your camera collection with detailed information on up to 26 fields per camera. Manage reference lists and track the estimated value of your gear. Store unlimited photos and notes for each item.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera field entry (26 fields), Unlimited photos and notes per camera, Customizable reference lists, Valuation feature for collection value, Searchable camera database

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camdex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camdex-camera-identifier/id6761230889)

Instantly identify camera brands, models, and specifications by taking a photo. Catalog your entire camera collection, track its value with live market data, and manage your inventory with ease. Share your collection with others via a web link.

**Highlights:** Instant camera identification via photo, Catalog and organize camera gear, Live market price tracking, Shareable web links for collections, Wishlist and deal hunting, Data export to CSV and PDF

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camdex Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Camdex Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Camera Collection free?

My Camera Collection costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camdex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Camera Collection or Camdex?

Camdex is rated higher. My Camera Collection averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Camdex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Camera Collection or Camdex have ads?

Neither My Camera Collection nor Camdex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Camera Collection or Camdex?

My Camera Collection ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camdex every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Camera Collection was updated on October 13, 2026 and Camdex on October 1, 2026.

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