Comparison

ScrapCam Temporary Camera vs ApexShot

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

Head to head
About

ScrapCam Temporary Camera

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ScrapCam is a private camera for temporary photos. Capture parking spots, receipts, pickup codes, notes, and whiteboards without filling your main photo library. Some photos are only useful for a few minutes. They should not stay in your camera roll for years. Why ScrapCam? Temporary camera, separate from Photos Capture short-lived information into ScrapCam instead of your main photo library. Keep your camera roll for memories, not clutter. Auto delete temporary photos Choose 2 hours, 24 hours, or keep forever. ScrapCam can clean up expired photos automatically, so you do not need to sort them later. Built for parking and quick records Save parking spots, receipts, pickup codes, delivery labels, whiteboards, and temporary notes. ScrapCam also supports on-device parking recognition. Private by design Protect your scrap box with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Processing stays on device. Fast iOS access Use widgets, Lock Screen entry points, Control Center, Shortcuts, Live Activities, and Camera Control on supported iPhone models. Use ScrapCam when a photo is useful now, but should not live in your library forever.

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ApexShot

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a real action camera. ApexShot applies the pro techniques for fast-moving subjects — motorsport, sports, wildlife, kids — automatically, so far more of your shots come out tack-sharp. WHY ACTION PHOTOS COME OUT BLURRY The stock camera favors a slow shutter and blends several frames for a "clean" look. On a moving subject that means motion blur. ApexShot does the opposite: it locks a fast shutter and keeps the real single frame, so the moment is frozen instead of smeared. THREE MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION • Action (default): holds the shutter fast for the subject speed you pick, adjusting ISO for you • Panning: an on-screen level and rhythm guide help you sweep with the subject — sharp rider, streaked background • Trap Focus: lock focus on a spot and let the subject trigger the burst as it crosses SHOOT NOW, PICK LATER — AUTOMATICALLY • Smart burst: hold the shutter for a readiness-driven burst with the exposure frozen on the first frame • Pre-capture buffer: ApexShot is already recording the half second before you press, so you never miss the pass • Zero shutter lag on supported devices • The sharpest frame is chosen for you and saved to a dedicated "ApexShot" album SUBJECT CLASSES Tell ApexShot how fast your subject moves — Very Fast, Sport or Moderate — and it sets the right minimum shutter speed (up to 1/8000s) so nothing is left to chance. EVERY LENS, EDGE TO EDGE • Switch between ultra-wide, wide and telephoto native modules • Smooth pinch-to-zoom on the current lens • Live shutter and ISO readout, grid and level, volume-button shutter YOUR GALLERY, YOUR SHOTS Every keeper lands in the ApexShot album: pinch and double-tap to zoom, multi-select, share or delete — all from inside the app. HONEST BY DESIGN • 100% ad-free — no banners, ever • No accounts, no tracking, no analytics • Everything happens on your device; your photos stay in your library • Modern, fast, native SwiftUI app — no third-party code A note on results: a fast shutter needs light. In very dim scenes ApexShot keeps the action sharp and lets the image go a little darker or noisier, because motion blur can't be recovered but brightness can. For daylight, sports halls and most real-world action, it gets you keepers the stock camera would miss.

Screenshots

ScrapCam Temporary Camera4 screens
ApexShot2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScrapCam Temporary Camera at 18 against ApexShot's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ScrapCam Temporary Camera versus ApexShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrapCam Temporary CameraApexShot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Starroy Network Technology Co., Ltd.Angelo Sasso

In-app purchases

None

ScrapCam Temporary Camera

No in-app purchases

None

ApexShot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScrapCam Temporary Camera free?
ScrapCam Temporary Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ApexShot free?
ApexShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScrapCam Temporary Camera or ApexShot have ads?
Neither ScrapCam Temporary Camera nor ApexShot shows ads.

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