Comparison

Malamute Camera vs Aschera

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

Head to head
About

Malamute Camera

Capture high-resolution photos silently with this fast camera app. It offers HEIF and JPG formats, preserves EXIF data, and allows instant focus and exposure adjustment by tapping anywhere on the screen. Ideal for discreet photography in quiet settings.

Highlights
  • Silent camera operation
  • High-resolution photography
  • HEIF and JPG format options
  • Preserves EXIF metadata
  • Tap to focus and adjust exposure
  • Clean and fast interface
Features
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Malamute Camera is a clean, fast, and silent camera designed for high-resolution photography. Choose between HEIF and JPG formats, while preserving full EXIF metadata. Tap anywhere on the screen to instantly focus and adjust exposure. Perfect for quiet environments and capturing special moments without distraction.

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Aschera

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Real film Looks. Rendered live. No menus, no waiting. Aschera is a premium camera built around one idea: film simulation should happen in the viewfinder, not after the fact. Every Look is rendered in real time as you frame your shot — what you see is what gets saved. CAMERA CONTROL, REIMAGINED On iPhone 16 and later, Aschera goes deeper into the Camera Control button than any other camera app. Swipe to flip through film Looks live, adjust zoom and exposure with the same physical dial — all without touching the screen. On iPhone 14 Pro through 15 series, the same Look switching and zoom/exposure control works by touch. 34 LOOKS, FIVE CATEGORIES * Vintage Film — Kodak Portra 400, Kodak Gold 200, Kodak Ektar 100, Fuji Velvia 50, Fuji Provia 100, Agfa Vista 200, and more * Cinematic — Teal & Orange, Bleach Bypass, Golden Hour, Cold Chrome, Day for Night, Emerald Noir * Monochrome — Silver Gelatin, High Contrast B&W, Cyanotype, Infrared Film, and more * Vibrant & Pop — Vivid Landscape, Neon Glow, Tropical, Chrome, Candy, CCD Classic * Muted / Pastel — Matte Fade, Nordic Mist, Expired Kodachrome, Dusty Rose, Digital Compact Lo-Fi Every Look ships with a real film or process reference, plus Intensity, Grain, Grain Size, and Halation sliders so you can push it exactly where you want. CCD Classic and Digital Compact Lo-Fi bring back the early-2000s digital point-and-shoot look, sensor grain and all. Push further with advanced tone grading — Contrast, Saturation, Shadows, and Highlights — or tap a Grain preset (Fine, Medium, Coarse) for a one-tap starting point. Save your adjustments as up to 20 custom presets, and update them anytime. LENS CHARACTER, ON DEMAND Layer Fisheye, Pincushion, Vignette, Chromatic Aberration, or Swirl on top of any Look — from a subtle edge vignette to full analog-lens distortion. FULL MANUAL CONTROL * EV, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance, and Focus — five dials in one compact panel * Live exposure readout — shutter speed, ISO, and white balance always on screen; tap any value to jump straight to its dial * AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) — one tap captures three shots at -2/0/+2 EV in Program mode * Focus Bracketing — one tap captures five shots around your focus point in Program mode, ready to stack in your favorite editor * Real-time histogram, focus peaking, and zebra stripes so you can see exposure before you shoot * Look A/B Compare — split the viewfinder to see your original frame next to the processed Look, live * Cinematic Framing overlays — Rule of Thirds, Golden Frame, Anamorphic 2.35:1 letterbox SHOOT FROM THE LOCK SCREEN Launch Aschera straight from Camera Control or Control Center — no unlock required. Same live Looks, Lens Effects, and CCD Emulation. EVERYTHING ELSE YOU'D EXPECT * ProRAW (DNG) capture on Pro models (iPhone 14 Pro and later), for full manual edits in your favorite RAW app * HEIF or TIFF capture — switch format, aspect ratio, Live Photo, and self-timer from one quick menu * Live Photo and burst shooting * Self-timer, grid overlays, and a built-in level * 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios, with the cropped area dimmed live in the viewfinder * 35mm-equivalent focal length shown at every lens * Silent shutter, where local regulations allow * Film-style date imprint and an optional watermark * Saves to a dedicated "Aschera" album in Photos — no account, no cloud FREE TO START Shoot with the None Look and full auto (P) mode at no cost. Full Access unlocks the entire Look library, custom presets, every manual control and tone tool, Lens Effects, AEB and Focus Bracketing, A/B Compare, Pro overlays, Cinematic Framing, date imprint and watermark, Camera Control Look Swipe Preview, Looks on the Lock Screen camera, ProRAW, Live Photo, burst, and TIFF — as a one-time purchase or a subscription, your choice. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Malamute Camera4 screens
Aschera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malamute Camera at none against Aschera's 3. Aschera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Aschera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Malamute Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malamute Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Aschera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Malamute Camera versus Aschera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalamute CameraAschera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPassionExJaehoon Lee

In-app purchases

None

Malamute Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aschera

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full Access — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access — Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Malamute Camera free?
Malamute Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aschera free?
Aschera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Malamute Camera or Aschera have ads?
Neither Malamute Camera nor Aschera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malamute Camera or Aschera?
Malamute Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aschera every 3 days. Most recently, Malamute Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aschera on October 31, 2026.

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