Comparison

SHC3 vs OrthoCam

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

Head to head
About

SHC3

This camera app prioritizes a consistent and predictable user experience, mimicking a physical camera. It offers advanced customization for shooting logic and image styles, allowing users to capture and process high-quality RAW images with extensive creative control.

Highlights
  • Consistent control logic
  • Customizable operation system
  • 16-bit RAW capture
  • Layered image styles (Color, Tone, Effects, Recipe)
  • On-device processing
  • No account or tracking
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SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

About

OrthoCam

Features
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OrthoCam is a perspective-correction camera built for architecture and spatial photography. Shooting skyscrapers, interiors, bridges, and skylines, the last thing you want is slanted lines and perspective distortion. OrthoCam uses your device's motion sensors to align horizons and verticals in real time and automatically corrects wide-angle distortion — no post-processing needed. Level and straight, every shot. 【Key Features】 • Perspective Correction: Motion-sensing auto-aligns horizontal and vertical lines and fixes wide-angle distortion, so your shots come out level and straight. • Apple Log Workflow: Shoot in Apple Log to preserve maximum dynamic range and enjoy freer color grading in post. • 35 Pro-Grade LUTs: Built-in presets deliver professional looks straight out of camera; import your own LUTs too. • Multiple Aspect Ratios: Switch between common ratios freely for more flexible composition. • Pro Exposure: 13/24/50/100mm focal-length steps, independent exposure and spot metering for accurate results even in low light. • Grid Guides: Rule-of-thirds and golden-ratio overlays keep your composition on point. • Photos + Video: Correct perspective in stills; apply real-time LUT grading to video and export clips as Live Photos. • Fully On-Device: All processing happens locally — nothing is uploaded or collected, and your privacy never leaves the phone. From city skylines and historic eaves to interior spaces — level and straight, every shot. 【Pricing & Subscription】 Download free, with a full-featured 3-day free trial on first launch! Two subscription options to choose from: • Annual Membership (includes a 7-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew; to cancel, turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account's Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Lifetime Membership — one-time purchase Unlock everything forever with a single purchase — no auto-renewal. Annual members can upgrade to Lifetime by paying the difference. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orthocam.flytopi.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

SHC34 screens
OrthoCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OrthoCam at daily against SHC3's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SHC3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and OrthoCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHC3 ships an update every 2 weeks, OrthoCam daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SHC3 versus OrthoCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHC3OrthoCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraligo意 林

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SHC3

Subscriptions2
  • SHC3 Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SHC3 Pro Annual$2.991 Year
3 purchases

OrthoCam

Subscriptions1
  • 年度会员7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • 升级永久$6.99
  • 永久会员$9.99

Questions

Is SHC3 free?
SHC3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OrthoCam free?
OrthoCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHC3 or OrthoCam have ads?
Neither SHC3 nor OrthoCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHC3 or OrthoCam?
SHC3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and OrthoCam daily. Most recently, SHC3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and OrthoCam on October 25, 2026.

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