Comparison

JustSnap vs ManualCam

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

Head to head
About

JustSnap

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JustSnap – Simple Camera with Creative Effects Moments don’t wait. JustSnap helps you capture them β€” exactly as you see them. JustSnap is a clean, focused camera app designed for everyday photos and videos. No clutter, no distractions β€” just a fast camera with optional creative effects when you want them. Just Take the Shot Sometimes you just want a camera that works. JustSnap opens fast and lets you focus on the moment, not the interface. Photo, Video & Slow Motion Take sharp photos Record videos Capture moments in slow motion All from one simple, intuitive camera. Creative Effects (Optional & Live) Lens flare and vintage-style overlays Studio-style lighting for selected shots Subtle filters applied live as you shoot What you see is what you get β€” no surprises. Smart Camera Controls Pinch to zoom Tap to focus and adjust exposure Multiple zoom presets (depending on device) Front and rear camera support Designed to feel familiar, fast, and reliable. Save & Share Instantly Photos and videos are saved directly to your gallery Easy to share with friends, family, or on social media Hidden Extras JustSnap includes a few subtle gestures to discover β€” small usability touches for curious users. Nothing required, just there when you find them. Optional Upgrades JustSnap is free to use. Optional purchases unlock extra customization and features. No subscriptions required. JustSnap Open. Shoot. Done.

About

ManualCam

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ManualCam gives you full control of your iPhone camera, and teaches you how to use it. Set shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, exposure and zoom on smooth dials. Set only the shutter and ISO follows, or only ISO and the shutter follows. Values you set show in amber, so you always know what's manual, and the A button puts everything back on auto. Built like a camera The Darkroom design keeps the screen dark and quiet, so your eyes stay on the picture. Settings read in crisp mono type, like the markings on a lens. Dials tick as you turn them, with a firmer click on key stops. Controls are square, with thin outlines and nothing glassy in the way. Learn as you shoot A built-in guide explains every setting in plain words, with recipes you can load in one tap. A teacher line offers one tip for the scene in front of you, and practice challenges tick themselves when your shots show you've done them. Looks and frames β€’ Six film looks built on real film stocks, saved so Photos can undo them β€’ Live look shows the look on the whole picture as you frame β€’ Crop to 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5 or a panorama β€’ Open a photo in ManualEdit to keep adjusting its look and crop Tools β€’ Focus peaking and a punch-in, Zones with a spot meter, focus and exposure lock β€’ A level, five grids and video frame guides β€’ Live histogram, zebra stripes and an exposure meter One press, more pictures β€’ Self-timer, intervals and test strips that step a setting across five frames β€’ Long exposures for silky water and light trails β€’ Scene setups, and four of your own Photos β€’ HEIC, JPEG, RAW and ProRAW, up to 48 MP β€’ Full-quality 2Γ— from 48 MP cameras Video β€’ 1080p or 4K, up to 240 fps for slow motion β€’ SDR, HDR or Apple Log, in HEVC, H.264 or ProRes β€’ View assist shows Apple Log with normal contrast while you shoot (HEVC) Hardware β€’ Volume down takes the picture; Camera Control works as a dial on iPhones that have it Private by design No account, no ads, no tracking. Your photos and videos stay in your own Photos library. ManualCam never uploads or collects them. Requires iOS 17 or later. ProRAW, ProRes, Apple Log and 48 MP need a supported iPhone. Formats your iPhone doesn't support won't appear in the menu.

Screenshots

JustSnap4 screens
ManualCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ManualCam at none against JustSnap's 4. ManualCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). JustSnap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. JustSnap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ManualCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustSnap ships an update every 2 months, ManualCam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
JustSnap versus ManualCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustSnapManualCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorent PottevinGhost Collective LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

JustSnap

One-time4
  • Unlimited Record Duration$0.49
  • Customise Home Screen$0.49
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
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  • Fully unlock app$1.99
None

ManualCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustSnap free?
JustSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ManualCam free?
ManualCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustSnap or ManualCam have ads?
Neither JustSnap nor ManualCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustSnap or ManualCam?
JustSnap ships an update every 2 months, and ManualCam every 3 days. Most recently, JustSnap was updated on November 9, 2026 and ManualCam on November 10, 2026.

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