SameShot vs LayerCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SameShot
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See the difference with your own eyes. SameShot makes it effortless to capture before and after photos with perfect alignment — then compare them instantly. CAPTURE Take a before photo, then use the transparent ghost overlay to frame your after shot in exactly the same position. No guesswork, no cropping, no editing. COMPARE Slide between before and after with an interactive comparison slider, or tap to toggle between the two. See every detail of the change. SAVE & SHARE Export your before, after, and a side-by-side composite directly to your Photo Library. Three photos, one tap. PERFECT FOR • Home renovations and DIY projects • Fitness and body transformation progress • Cooking — from ingredients to finished dish • Cleaning and organization results • Skincare routines and haircuts • Art and creative projects • Garden and plant growth PRIVACY FIRST SameShot is completely offline. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no analytics, no tracking. Your photos never leave your device unless you choose to save them. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY Two steps. Before. After. That's it. No complicated editing tools, no subscriptions, no clutter. Just a fast, focused camera for capturing change. Questions or feedback? Reach us at sameshot@keitkollo.com
LayerCam
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A transparent camera that lets you easily recreate the same composition. LayerCam is a camera app that overlays past photos and videos as semi-transparent guides while shooting. Previously taken photos and videos can be displayed as guides, allowing you to easily match the same angle and composition. It supports both photo and video overlay shooting. ●Use cases Growth records: pets, children, and plants using fixed-point photography Before & after: fitness, DIY, gardening comparisons Cosplay & toy photography: recreate poses and scenes Memory recreation: family and travel photos in the same composition ●Features ・Overlay photos and videos while shooting ・Semi-transparent guide display ・Fixed-point shooting support ・Photo capture ・Video capture ・Simple and intuitive interface ・Create videos from photos Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SameShot at none against LayerCam's 3. SameShot also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. LayerCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. SameShot asks for nothing beyond the download.
SameShot ships an update every 2 months, LayerCam every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | SameShot | LayerCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pinwheel Labs Ltd | Akane Choji |
In-app purchases
SameShot
No in-app purchases
LayerCam
- LayerCam Pro - Weekly$0.497 Days
- LayerCam Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- LayerCam Pro - Lifetime$11.99








