Comparison

SnapID vs Sub Camera

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

Head to head
About

SnapID

Features
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SnapID is your portable ID photo studio, providing professional and convenient ID photo creation services. Core Features: - Rich Size Specifications - Supports Chinese 1-inch, 2-inch standard photos, plus passport and visa photo specifications for 50+ countries and regions globally - Global Coverage - Covers Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, etc.), North America (USA, Canada), Europe (Schengen, UK, etc.), Oceania, and South America standards - Smart Background Processing - Advanced AI cutout technology precisely identifies portraits, one-tap background change to white, blue, red, gray standard colors - Flexible Photo Sources - Support album selection or real-time capture, camera with face outline guide frame ensures standard shooting angle - One-tap Enhancement - Smart beauty features for natural, attractive ID photos - Convenient Printing - 6-inch photo paper smart layout with cutting guide lines, compatible with home photo printers - Multi-language Support - Perfect Chinese/English switching, automatic system language detection Use Cases: - ID card, passport, visa applications - Resume, student ID, work permit creation - Various exam registration photos - Hong Kong/Macau permit, Taiwan permit processing - Study abroad, business visa preparation Technical Advantages: - 600 DPI high-definition output meeting all official requirements - Precise pixel and millimeter size correspondence - Smart face detection ensuring photos meet standards - Local processing protecting privacy and security Choose SnapID to make ID photo creation simple and efficient!

About

Sub Camera

This camera app keeps your default photo album clean by storing images in its own private library. Organize photos into folders, scan documents, and use a 24-hour auto-delete option for temporary shots.

Highlights
  • In-app private photo library
  • Optional save to iPhone Photos
  • Folder-based organization
  • 24-hour auto-delete mode
  • Document scan and adjustment
  • Memo and markup tools
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Sub Camera is a clean, focused camera app for photos you want to keep separate from your main Photos library. It is designed for work, records, temporary captures, document photos, event photos, and any situation where you want a dedicated camera space. Key features: • Capture photos and videos in a separate app library • Organize captures into folders • Use auto-delete folders for temporary photos • Add timestamp and location stamps with Sub Camera+ • Mark up photos with Sub Camera+ • Export, share, copy, or move selected items • Use ZIP export for multiple files • Restore deleted items before they are permanently removed • Quick launch support through iOS shortcuts and controls Sub Camera focuses on a simple native iOS experience. It uses Apple system-style controls, clear typography, and a calm interface that stays out of the way while you capture and organize. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapID4 screens
Sub Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sub Camera at Free against SnapID's $0.99. SnapID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnapID versus Sub Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapIDSub Camera
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer超 程DAIN JUN

In-app purchases

None

SnapID

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sub Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Sub Camera+$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Sub Camera+ Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is SnapID free?
SnapID costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sub Camera free?
Sub Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapID or Sub Camera have ads?
Sub Camera shows ads; SnapID does not.
Which is updated more often, SnapID or Sub Camera?
SnapID ships an update every 5 days, and Sub Camera every 5 days. Most recently, SnapID was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sub Camera on October 15, 2026.

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