Comparison

Camera Only Authentic vs Always Cam

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

Head to head
About

Camera Only Authentic

Features
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Camera Only – Pure, Authentic Capture Camera Only is a minimalist camera app designed for users who value authentic photography. Capture real photos and videos exactly as they happen—no filters, no artificial enhancements, and no AI processing. What you see is what you get. Whether you’re documenting everyday moments, travel adventures, or memories that matter, Camera Only stays out of your way and provides a clean, distraction-free camera experience. Enjoy the simplicity of a real camera app focused purely on authentic capture. Key Features Capture photos and videos with no filters or effects No AI enhancements—preserve your content exactly as shot Minimal, distraction-free interface designed for pure photography Save and review your capture history Instant sharing to social platforms or your personal library Camera Only is ideal for users who want a pure, honest camera experience—simple, reliable, and focused entirely on capturing life as it happens.

About

Always Cam

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Always Cam features an always-on viewfinder, even while reviewing a photo, so you never miss a moment. Instead of pinch to zoom, one-touch anywhere on the photo for a 100% view, handy for checking blur, etc. Framing with a small viewfinder actually helps with composition, so your shots will look more professional.

Screenshots

Camera Only Authentic3 screens
Always Cam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Camera Only Authentic at 3 against Always Cam's 1. Camera Only Authentic also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Camera Only Authentic versus Always Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Only AuthenticAlways Cam
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyraMa Digital LLCSasan Sadat-Sharifi

In-app purchases

None

Camera Only Authentic

No in-app purchases

None

Always Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Only Authentic free?
Camera Only Authentic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Always Cam free?
Always Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Only Authentic or Always Cam have ads?
Neither Camera Only Authentic nor Always Cam shows ads.

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