Comparison

Nowmode vs PlainCam

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

Head to head
About

Nowmode

Features
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Nowmode automatically sorts your photos and videos into custom modes based on different situations you set up, grouping related content together for easy access. When you no longer need certain photo groups, you can delete them all at once, including the originals, for more efficient storage management. KEY FEATURES - Create & Switch Your Custom Modes Set up modes for any situation – work, travel, family, events, or anything you need. Switch between modes instantly while taking photos. - Instant Album Sorting by Mode Photos and videos are automatically sorted into the selected mode's album as soon as you capture them. No manual organizing needed. - Delete Unwanted Albums in One Tap When a photo group is no longer needed, delete the entire album at once, including all original files. Reclaim your storage space effortlessly. - Quick Find & Quick Share Easily locate photos grouped by situation and share them quickly with others. - Private Mode Keep sensitive photos secure with password protection. HOW TO USE 1. Select a mode in the Modes tab 2. Take photos or videos with the camera 3. Check the Albums tab to see your content automatically sorted into the selected mode's album Download Nowmode now and experience effortless photo organization by situation!

About

PlainCam

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PlainCam is a minimal iPhone camera focused on photo capture and output control. It keeps the shooting interface quiet while keeping the essential controls close: viewfinder, shutter, flash, exposure compensation, grid, front/back camera switching, and rear physical lens selection. In Settings, you can choose JPEG, HEIC, and, on supported devices, RAW DNG, RAW + JPEG, or RAW + HEIC output. PlainCam does not require an account, does not upload photos, and does not include ads or social features. Captured photos are saved to the system Photos library. The in-app gallery is only used to browse photos saved by PlainCam. RAW availability depends on the current iPhone and lens hardware. If RAW capture is not reported as available, PlainCam does not present RAW as an output option.

Screenshots

Nowmode4 screens
PlainCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nowmode at every 2 weeks against PlainCam's every 2 months. Nowmode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nowmode ships an update every 2 weeks, PlainCam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Nowmode versus PlainCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowmodePlainCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJinsu Parkε˜‰θ±ͺ ι‚“

In-app purchases

None

Nowmode

No in-app purchases

None

PlainCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nowmode free?
Nowmode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainCam free?
PlainCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nowmode or PlainCam have ads?
Neither Nowmode nor PlainCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nowmode or PlainCam?
Nowmode ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlainCam every 2 months. Most recently, Nowmode was updated on September 15, 2026 and PlainCam on September 21, 2026.

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