Comparison

LifeChoosingPro vs Sub Camera

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

Head to head
About

LifeChoosingPro

Features
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LifeChoosing Pro turns your iPhone into a cinematic still camera with the color science of Hollywood and the discipline of professional photography. 67 HANDCRAFTED FILTERS IN 8 CATEGORIES Hollywood and Modern: Dune Sand, John Wick Noir, Matrix Green, La La Pink, Wes Pink, Joker Teal, Miami Vice, and more. Analog Film: Portra 160, Fuji 400H, Kodachrome 64, Tri-X 400, Cinestill 800T, and the emulsions you remember. European Cinema: Amelie, Roman Holiday, Tuscany Sun, London Fog, Greek Blue, Berlin Grey. Natural and Light: Sahara Glow, Alpine Cool, Amazon Lush, Moonlight, Solstice. Vintage and Retro: Technicolor 2-Strip, VHS Glitch, Sepia Pro, Y2K Cyber, Old News. Artistic: Aerochrome, Dichroic, Thermal Vision, Solarization, Oil Paint. Mood and Narrative: Sad Indie, Dreamy Halo, Suspense, Melancholia, Victory. Plus 12 Classic filters: Cinematic, Golden Hour, Nordic, Moody, Vintage 35mm, Noir, Polaroid, Chrome and more. PRO MANUAL CONTROLS Independent control of ISO, shutter speed, exposure, focus, and white balance. Tap anywhere to lock focus, then drag the sun icon for three-stage live exposure feedback. RGB histogram, zebra over-exposure warning, and focus peaking overlays for cinematographer-level precision. RAW DNG capture with full EXIF metadata for the highest editing latitude. TIMELAPSE AND BURST Capture stop-motion sequences with intervals from 1 to 30 seconds, automatically assembled into smooth video. Long-press the shutter for high-speed burst mode. Self-timer with 3 and 10 second presets. COMPOSITION Four aspect ratios: 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16. Three composition guides: Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Crosshair. YOUR FAVORITES, ONE TAP AWAY Long-press any filter thumbnail to add it to your Favorites. The app opens to your Favorites group every launch. INSTANT SAVE MODE Optional one-tap workflow: shutter goes straight to Photos with no preview pause. Perfect for fleeting moments. PREMIUM DARK INTERFACE The UI stays out of your way. The image does the talking. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions. No ads. No hidden costs. All filters and controls included from day one. PRIVACY Photos are processed and saved on your device. Filters run on Apple Core Image with no third-party servers. Your shots stay yours. Looking for video and slow-motion? See LifeChoosing ProX, the cinema flagship.

About

Sub Camera

This camera app keeps your default photo album clean by storing images in its own private library. Organize photos into folders, scan documents, and use a 24-hour auto-delete option for temporary shots.

Highlights
  • In-app private photo library
  • Optional save to iPhone Photos
  • Folder-based organization
  • 24-hour auto-delete mode
  • Document scan and adjustment
  • Memo and markup tools
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Sub Camera is a clean, focused camera app for photos you want to keep separate from your main Photos library. It is designed for work, records, temporary captures, document photos, event photos, and any situation where you want a dedicated camera space. Key features: • Capture photos and videos in a separate app library • Organize captures into folders • Use auto-delete folders for temporary photos • Add timestamp and location stamps with Sub Camera+ • Mark up photos with Sub Camera+ • Export, share, copy, or move selected items • Use ZIP export for multiple files • Restore deleted items before they are permanently removed • Quick launch support through iOS shortcuts and controls Sub Camera focuses on a simple native iOS experience. It uses Apple system-style controls, clear typography, and a calm interface that stays out of the way while you capture and organize. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LifeChoosingPro4 screens
Sub Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sub Camera at Free against LifeChoosingPro's $0.99. Sub Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). LifeChoosingPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Sub Camera is free to download; LifeChoosingPro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeChoosingPro ships an update every 2 weeks, Sub Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LifeChoosingPro versus Sub Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeChoosingProSub Camera
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHSIN JUI YUDAIN JUN

In-app purchases

None

LifeChoosingPro

No in-app purchases

None

Sub Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LifeChoosingPro free?
LifeChoosingPro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sub Camera free?
Sub Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LifeChoosingPro or Sub Camera have ads?
Sub Camera shows ads; LifeChoosingPro does not.
Which is updated more often, LifeChoosingPro or Sub Camera?
LifeChoosingPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sub Camera every 5 days. Most recently, LifeChoosingPro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sub Camera on October 2, 2026.

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