# Calotype vs Oqra Cam

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calotype at free against Oqra Cam's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calotype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Oqra Cam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Calotype against 5.0 for Oqra Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calotype | Oqra Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calotype/id6762411832/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oqra-cam/id6797194544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Aaserud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894075645) | [匡明 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785720046) |

## What reviewers say

### Calotype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calotype/id6762411832)

This app provides a streamlined RAW camera experience for photographers, offering direct access to DNG files without cloud services or extra processing. It features manual controls like shutter speed, ISO, and focus, along with interval shooting and exposure bracketing.

**Highlights:** RAW DNG file saving, Manual camera controls (shutter, ISO, focus), Interval shooting for timelapses, Exposure bracketing, In-app gallery for review and sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calotype Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Oqra Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oqra-cam/id6797194544)

This app allows you to shoot photos with the aesthetic of film photography. Choose from ready-made presets or customize color, grain, and tonal response to create your unique style. Share your custom looks with others via QR codes or links.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired photo presets, Customizable color, grain, and tone, Live preview in viewfinder, Shareable custom recipes (QR/link), RAW and ProRAW capture, Live Photos and Film Clips, Lock Screen control

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Small Print | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Medium Print | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Large Print | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calotype free?

Calotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Oqra Cam free?

Oqra Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calotype or Oqra Cam?

Calotype and Oqra Cam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*