Comparison

memory | film camera vs FilmShot

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

Head to head
About

memory | film camera

This app lets you and your friends capture moments together using a shared virtual disposable camera. Photos are hidden until the shooting period ends, then everyone's pictures are revealed simultaneously. It's perfect for trips, parties, and everyday memories.

Highlights
  • Create shared photo "Films"
  • Invite friends to shoot together
  • Photos revealed after shooting ends
  • Apply retro film filters
  • Save developed photos
  • Supports up to 100 collaborators
Features
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memory — shoot together, develop later. memory is a collaborative photography app inspired by disposable cameras. HOW IT WORKS Create a Film, invite friends, and start shooting together. Photos stay hidden during the shooting period — once time is up, the Film is "developed" and everyone's photos are revealed at once. KEY FEATURES • Create Films — set participant limits, shot counts, duration, and filters • QR Code / Join Code — friends can join instantly, even via App Clip • Collaborative Shooting — up to 100 people shooting on one Film • Developing Experience — photos are revealed only after shooting ends • Gallery Restrictions — lock, blur, or allow photo viewing during shooting • Film Filters — everyone shares the same retro, mono, or other filter • Save Photos — download developed photos to your Camera Roll PERFECT FOR • Trips and events with friends • Weddings and parties • Capturing everyday moments The photos from ordinary days — those are the ones you keep coming back to. Create memories worth developing.

About

FilmShot

Features
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FilmShot は、下に引っ張るとダイナミックアイランドからカメラが立ち上がる、フィルムカメラ風の撮影アプリです。 撮影した写真はアルバムに自動で保存され、チェキのような雰囲気で並べて見返せます。 主な機能 ・下に引っ張ってカメラを起動 ・シャッターボタンで撮影 ・撮影した写真をアルバムに保存

Screenshots

memory | film camera4 screens
FilmShot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilmShot at none against memory | film camera's 10. memory | film camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. memory | film camera sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FilmShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

memory | film camera ships an update every 2 weeks, FilmShot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
memory | film camera versus FilmShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermemory | film cameraFilmShot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyusei OkamotoIBUKI YOSHIDA

In-app purchases

10 purchases

memory | film camera

One-time10
  • Film ¥6,600$39.99
  • Film ¥7,000$39.99
  • Film ¥5,900$39.99
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  • Film ¥6,700$39.99
  • Film ¥6,900$39.99
  • Film ¥6,800$39.99
  • Film ¥7,100$39.99
  • Film ¥7,400$49.99
  • Film ¥7,300$49.99
  • Film ¥7,500$49.99
None

FilmShot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is memory | film camera free?
memory | film camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmShot free?
FilmShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do memory | film camera or FilmShot have ads?
Neither memory | film camera nor FilmShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, memory | film camera or FilmShot?
memory | film camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and FilmShot every 2 months. Most recently, memory | film camera was updated on November 5, 2026 and FilmShot on October 31, 2026.

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