Comparison

Cam vs 36exp

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

Head to head
About

Cam

Gain full control over your mobile photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and white balance. Stream your camera feed to external displays for studio-quality monitoring and apply creative filters and aspect ratios in real-time.

Highlights
  • Professional manual exposure controls
  • External studio monitoring
  • Real-time aspect ratios and filters
  • Apple ProRAW support
  • Custom white balance
  • Timer and burst mode
Features
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All Controls just a swipe away from the bottom of your screen Take full control of your mobile photography with Cam-ful. Designed for enthusiasts and creators who need more than just "auto" mode, Cam-ful bridges the gap between professional DSLRs and the iPhone’s ease of use. Whether you are capturing RAW landscapes, dialing in the perfect shutter speed for motion blur, or connecting to an external monitor for a studio shoot, Cam-ful provides the tools you need in a clean, distraction-free interface. Key Features: Professional Manual Controls Take command of your exposure with granular controls for ISO, Shutter Speed (1/30 to 1/250 presets), and Exposure Bias (-2 to +2 EV). Lock your focus and exposure separately to frame your shot exactly how you envision it. External Studio Monitoring Turn your iPhone into a studio camera. Cam-ful automatically detects external displays (via AirPlay or HDMI adapters) and projects a clean, full-screen camera feed without UI clutter—perfect for vloggers, streamers, and professional monitoring. Creative Suite & Live Filters Experiment with real-time aspect ratios (16:9, 1:1, 4:3) and apply non-destructive filters like Vivid, Noir, and Mono. Add cinematic flair with the built-in Vignette tool and adjustable Bokeh simulation. Pro Formats & Quality Shoot ready-to-share JPEGs/HEIFs or capture maximum detail with Apple ProRAW support. Toggle HDR, Live Photos, and lens stabilization instantly from the Pro Drawer. Additional Tools: Custom White Balance: Presets for Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, and Fluorescent environments. Timer & Burst Mode: Never miss a moment with 3s/10s timers and rapid-fire burst capture. Framing Assists: 3x3 Grid overlays and digital zoom levels (1x, 2x, 3x). Smart Histogram: Monitor your exposure levels in real-time. Cam-ful Features Manual Exposure Engine: ISO Slider (Min/Max device limits) Shutter Speed Presets (1/30s - 1/250s) Exposure Compensation Slider Live Histogram & Metering Optics & Physics: Focus Locking & Manual Focus Point selection Digital Zoom presets (1x, 2x, 3x) White Balance Presets (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent) Studio Connectivity: ExternalDisplayManager: Automatically detects second screens for a clean, UI-free video feed. Capture Formats: Support for HEIF, JPEG, and RAW (DNG) Live Photo support Smart HDR & Stabilization toggles Creative Effects: Real-time Aspect Ratios (Full, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9) Live Filters (Vivid, Mono, Noir, Warm, Cool) Vignette & Bokeh Strength controls

About

36exp

Achieve a cinematic aesthetic with this app, offering film-inspired visual styles and comprehensive manual controls. It's designed for users who appreciate the look of film photography without the associated costs.

Highlights
  • Film-inspired looks
  • Full manual controls
  • Cinematic aesthetic
  • Cost-effective alternative to film
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Made by a broke grad student who loves the film look but can’t keep up with the rising cost of film. Enjoy film-inspired looks and full manual controls.

Screenshots

Cam3 screens
36exp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 36exp at 5.0 against Cam's 1.0. Cam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

36exp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cam versus 36exp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCam36exp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliot WilliamsSEUNGHYUK CHOI

In-app purchases

None

Cam

No in-app purchases

None

36exp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cam free?
Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 36exp free?
36exp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cam or 36exp?
36exp is rated higher. Cam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 36exp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cam or 36exp have ads?
Neither Cam nor 36exp shows ads.

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