memories vs Austin Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
memories
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Black & White, done right Some moments don’t need to be perfect. They just need to be remembered. memories removes everything that's wrong with modern camera apps: • No AI • No account needed • No server uploads • No data collection memories is about capturing the moments you’ll want to look back on one day — friends laughing, pets doing something silly, crowded parties, quiet nights, blurry flashes, imperfect frames. The photos don’t have to be flawless. They’re real. And that’s the point. Back to the essentials memories is intentionally not a professional camera with endless settings. It’s inspired by old digital cameras — simple, direct, focused on the moment in front of you. Shoot in carefully crafted monochrome styles made for real life: strong contrast, on-camera flash, night scenes, spontaneous snapshots. Your photos stay on your device, where your memories belong. Pro features, your way Unlock additional filters, capture options, accent colors, and app icons with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Pay what you want, use forever. memories is for moments that matter — even if they’re a little messy, blurry, or imperfect.
Austin Camera
Capture striking black and white images with a fixed frame. This photography tool saves your creations directly to your device's photo library. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or sharing any personal data.
- Black and white photography
- Fixed frame composition
- Saves to Apple Photos
- Privacy-focused design
- User feedback encouraged
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A black and white fixed frame camera for iOS. This camera is for anyone interested in photography. Photos are saved to the Apple Photos app on your iPhone. Austin Camera does not collect, track, sell, or share personal data. Enjoy and please send any feedback to info@mayerstudio.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Austin Camera at none against memories's 4. Austin Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. memories sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Austin Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | memories | Austin Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Staufer | Mayer Studio Inc. |
In-app purchases
memories
- memories Tier 1$2.99
- memories Tier 2$4.99
- memories Tier 3$8.99
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- memories Tier 4$12.99
Austin Camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is memories free?
Is Austin Camera free?
Do memories or Austin Camera have ads?
Which is updated more often, memories or Austin Camera?
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