Comparison

CapTick vs GhostShot +

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

Head to head
About

CapTick

This camera app helps you capture and organize photos effortlessly. Features include albums before shooting, expiring snaps, and hands-free timer shots. Enjoy a clean interface for a simpler photography experience.

Highlights
  • Albums before shooting
  • Expiring snaps
  • Smart timer for hands-free shots
  • Instant save or keep separate
  • Clean, focused interface
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CapTick is a smart camera app designed for those who want to enjoy photography without the clutter. Capture moments effortlessly — organize them into albums right from the camera, set expiration for short-lived snaps, or take the perfect photo hands-free with smart timer shots. With CapTick, your photos stay simple, intentional, and easy to manage. Main features: • Albums before shooting – choose where your memories go before you capture them. • Expiring snaps – let photos disappear automatically when they’re no longer needed. • Smart timer – take multiple shots hands-free and pick your best one later. • Instant save or keep separate – decide whether to keep photos in the app or move them to your iOS gallery. • Clean, focused interface – no distractions, no clutter. Perfect for minimalists, travelers, and anyone who wants a calmer camera experience.

About

GhostShot +

This app offers a unique approach to photography by allowing users to set expiration times for their photos, reducing digital clutter. It also includes powerful editing tools and the ability to convert text into QR codes.

Highlights
  • Photos with customizable lifespans
  • Automatic photo vanishing
  • Organized photo categories
  • Advanced photo editing tools
  • Text to QR code conversion
  • Private and secure storage
  • Customizable themes and interface
Features
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Capture the moment, before it disappears. GhostShot is more than a camera - it's a mindful approach to photography. Where other apps hoard, GhostShot liberates. Every photo has a lifetime you choose, making each capture more intentional, more meaningful, more alive. PHOTOS THAT FADE BEAUTIFULLY Choose how long your moments last: - 30 minutes for fleeting thoughts - 3 hours for daily snapshots - 1 day for temporary memories - 3 days for weekend moments - 1 week for things that matter After your chosen time, they vanish automatically - no clutter, no guilt, no endless scrolling through forgotten photos. Your gallery stays light. Your storage stays free. Your mind stays clear. Like cherry blossoms. Like shooting stars. The most beautiful things don't last forever. CAPTURE WITH PURPOSE Fast, fluid, and friction-free. No complicated menus. No buried settings. Just point, shoot, and let GhostShot organize everything for you. Every photo lands in a custom category: Work, Travel, Study, Daily Routine. Create unlimited categories with unique icons and colors. Your moments, your way. POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS Transform every shot with professional-grade controls: - Multiple aspect ratios (Free, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 21:9) - Precision cropping with draggable corners - Advanced adjustments and filters - HD or standard export quality Edit with power. Export with control. TEXT TO CODE MAGIC Turn any text into a scannable QR code in seconds. Perfect for: - Sharing links without typing - Storing information visually - Creating quick access codes - Making messages scannable From words to codes - instant, beautiful, ready to share. CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE GhostShot isn't just functional - it's an experience. - Dark, atmospheric interface - Four dynamic color themes (Red, Blue, Purple, Green) - Subtle gradients and glowing accents - Smooth micro-animations - Haptic feedback that feels alive - Halloween-inspired aesthetic that works year-round Every interaction feels intentional. Every tap feels premium. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your photos live in the app's private storage - completely separate from your device gallery. No cloud uploads. No third-party access. No data collection. What's yours stays yours. MINDFUL REMINDERS Gentle notifications when: - Photos are about to fade - You haven't captured anything in a while - Your ghost misses you Never pushy. Always thoughtful. WHY GHOSTSHOT? Because not every photo deserves forever. In a world drowning in digital clutter, GhostShot brings back intention. It's perfect for: - Daily snapshots you don't need to keep - Work photos that become irrelevant - Study notes that expire naturally - Temporary moments worth capturing - but not storing It's the anti-hoarding photo app. The conscious camera. The gallery that breathes. Every capture has a lifetime. Make yours count. THE GHOSTSHOT DIFFERENCE Most photo apps treat storage like it's infinite. GhostShot knows better. We celebrate temporary beauty - the kind that shines brighter because it doesn't last. Think of it as: - Snapchat meets a premium photo editor - Instagram stories that YOU control - A camera roll that stays zen Professional tools. Ephemeral mindset. Cinematic design. FEATURE SUMMARY - Automatic photo deletion (30 min to 1 week) - Custom categories with icons and colors - Professional editing suite - Text-to-QR code generator (GhostShot+) - Four dynamic color themes - Private app-only storage - HD export quality options - Haptic feedback and subtle sounds - Dark mode optimized - No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a camera app that respects my storage AND my sanity." "The auto-delete feature is genius. I actually look at my photos now." "It's like Marie Kondo designed a camera app." Download GhostShot today and rediscover the beauty of temporary moments. Your photos don't need forever to be beautiful. They just need right now. Capture. Vanish. Relive.

Screenshots

CapTick4 screens
GhostShot +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GhostShot + at none against CapTick's 1. CapTick's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

Both are free to download. CapTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GhostShot + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CapTick against 5.0 for GhostShot +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CapTick versus GhostShot +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapTickGhostShot +
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KasperPedro Troya

Customer experience

CapTick

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GhostShot +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CapTick

One-time1
  • CapTick Lifetime$7.99
None

GhostShot +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CapTick free?
CapTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GhostShot + free?
GhostShot + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CapTick or GhostShot +?
CapTick and GhostShot + are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CapTick or GhostShot + have ads?
Neither CapTick nor GhostShot + shows ads.

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