# Once vs LoTime

The clearest difference is ads: LoTime at none against Once's shown. LoTime also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Once's advantage is ratings volume (702 vs 8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Once sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and LoTime sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LoTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once has 702 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Once's written reviews are positive against 100% of LoTime's.

Once ships an update every 5 days, LoTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Once | LoTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-disposable-camera-event/id6754265953/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotime/id6759012901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **702** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [10xCompany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847543741) | [LoTime INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876381477) |

## What reviewers say

### Once

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-disposable-camera-event/id6754265953)

This app allows hosts to create a shared, disposable-style camera for events. Guests can contribute photos with limited shots, and all images are revealed together at a set time, preserving memories with a unique film aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Create shared event cameras, QR code guest access (no download needed), Limited shots per guest, Delayed photo reveal, Private galleries, Host controls for limits and reveal, Downloadable galleries

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Film: 10 participants | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 participants | $3.99 | one-time |
| Film: 25 participants | $4.99 | one-time |
| Film: 25 participants | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited shots upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add 25 Participants | $9.99 | one-time |
| Film: 50 participants | $14.99 | one-time |
| Film: 50 participants | $19.99 | one-time |
| Add 50 Participants | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Film: 100 participants | $29.99 | one-time |
| Film: 100 participants | $39.99 | one-time |
| 100 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Film: 150 participants | $49.99 | one-time |
| 150 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Film: 200 participants | $69.99 | one-time |
| Film: Unlimited participants | $99.99 | one-time |


### LoTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotime/id6759012901)

This app captures photos with the authentic look and feel of film photography, using a special lens and a unique development process. It encourages intentional memory-making with limited daily shots and delayed previews, fostering a more present experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive lens integration, Limited daily frames, Delayed photo development, Authentic film processing, Organized rolls and collections, Share developed rolls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoTime Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| LoTime Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| LoTime Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| LoTime Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Extra Roll | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Once free?

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

### Is LoTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Once or LoTime?

LoTime is rated higher. Once averages 4.7 out of 5 from 702 ratings, while LoTime averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Once or LoTime have ads?

Once shows ads; LoTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Once or LoTime?

Once ships an update every 5 days, and LoTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Once was updated on October 30, 2026 and LoTime on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*