# 16 vs SoloCam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 16 at none against SoloCam's 3. SoloCam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoloCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 16 against 5.0 for SoloCam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 16 | SoloCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-bit-camera/id6757456387/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocam-gesture-camera/id6769468807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orlando Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867096538) | [jay chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856003758) |

## What reviewers say

### 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-bit-camera/id6757456387)

Capture photos and videos with a distinct retro pixel aesthetic. Apply the effect live or to existing media, with adjustable pixel size. Save your creations directly to your device's photo library.

**Highlights:** Live pixel camera preview, Record pixel-style videos, Pixelize existing photos, Adjustable pixel size, Save to Photos library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoloCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocam-gesture-camera/id6769468807)

Capture photos and videos hands-free using advanced AI gesture controls. Easily trigger the camera, switch lenses, and select professional framerates for stunning HD and 4K quality. Ideal for group shots, solo portraits, and steady video recording without touching your device.

**Highlights:** Gesture-controlled camera activation, HD and 4K video recording, Adjustable professional framerates, Multi-lens support (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto), Intuitive minimalist interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solocam Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Solocam Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| SoloCam Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 16 free?

16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoloCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 16 or SoloCam?

16 and SoloCam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do 16 or SoloCam have ads?

Neither 16 nor SoloCam shows ads.

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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.*