Comparison

Scratchcam vs Whitelo

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

Head to head
About

Scratchcam

This app lets you reveal hidden moments by scratching away a white layer on your photos or videos. Each stroke captures a new instant, creating unique, layered visuals. Export your creations as transparent PNGs or videos for sharing.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal hidden moments
  • Layered instant capture
  • Video mode with moving windows
  • Import photos from library
  • Export transparent PNGs and videos
  • One-time unlock for premium features
Features
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Scratch the screen to reveal the moment your camera sees! How to use Scratchcam - Scratch the white canvas, and the moment the camera was seeing appears right there. - Each new stroke stacks a new moment over the last. - Tap once to fade the canvas and see the full camera view. Video mode - Every moment you scratch is kept as a video. - The camera never stops: it keeps filming the whole time. Scratch from your photos - Pull a photo from your library and scratch into it instead. - Old pictures, opened one stroke at a time. Saving - Your work is saved as transparent PNGs and videos. - Turn them into stickers for iMessage and Instagram Stories. Photo import, video mode, and unlimited saves come with a single one-time unlock. No subscription.

About

Whitelo

Features
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Whitelo is an iOS canvas built for creative expression—free drawing, imaginative challenges, trace-and-color levels, and pixel art. Pick up a brush and start. No account required; your work stays on your device. 【Three ways to create, one canvas】 · Regular drawing: a blank whiteboard for doodles, notes, and quick ideas · Creative Space: two kinds of guided play—complete the scene and trace & color · Pixel art: switch to a pixel grid, tap to fill, and build small creations 【Brushes that feel natural】 · Pencil, marker, and eraser with three stroke sizes · Undo, redo, and clear—easy to fix mistakes · Templates including character grids, pinyin grids, and English writing lines · 65 colors across 14 color groups—richer palettes for every sketch 【Creative Space · complete the scene】 · Fill in what's missing: design a banner, help a bunny, decorate the sky, stock a stall, and more · Themed line-art prompts—use your imagination to finish the picture · Tap to hear the prompt read aloud; on-screen captions keep the brief visible · Progress saved locally—pick up the next challenge anytime · Review past artwork for each level and see your creativity grow 【Creative Space · trace & color】 · Follow grey line guides—puppies, cats, fairy-tale houses, pirates, giraffes, dinosaurs, and more · Trace the outline, then fill with color at your own pace · Toggle line art on or off while you work (exports still include the guide) · Great for building confidence before free drawing 【Pixel art · tap to build】 · Switch between regular drawing and pixel mode in one tap · Multiple pixel materials with satisfying tap feedback · Perfect for short breaks—quick little creations on a grid 【Creative Space · Photo Trace (1.0.2)】 · New Photo Trace tab: camera or Photos library, image sits under your strokes · Trace lines and fill color over your own photos · My Photos grid; history per photo; delete photos and linked artworks · Reference blur and transform: opacity, softness, pan, zoom, rotate, then save · Toggle reference visibility; remove reference before your first stroke (photo stays in Creative Space) · Gallery and history previews can show or hide the reference; replay has the same toggle · Share export: with or without reference image 【Export and replay】 · HD image export: save to Photos or share to other apps · Drawing replay video: watch your strokes come to life again · My canvases: manage multiple boards and replay your process · Print via the system share sheet (AirPrint) 【Thoughtful details】 · Light, dark, or system appearance—comfortable day or night · Background music and sound effects (can be turned off in Settings) · Optional daily reminders to come back and create · No sign-in, no in-app purchases—just drawing Whitelo is for anyone who loves to doodle, trace along line art, take on imaginative drawing challenges, or wants a clean whiteboard to create freely. Enjoying Whitelo? Leave a rating on the App Store, or share it with friends who love to draw.

Screenshots

Scratchcam4 screens
Whitelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whitelo at none against Scratchcam's 2. Whitelo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Scratchcam's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. Scratchcam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whitelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratchcam ships an update every 9 days, Whitelo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scratchcam versus Whitelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchcamWhitelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunghyun Yoo自强 侯

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scratchcam

One-time2
  • Full Unlock (Launch Offer)$3.99
  • Full Unlock$5.99
None

Whitelo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scratchcam free?
Scratchcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whitelo free?
Whitelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scratchcam or Whitelo have ads?
Neither Scratchcam nor Whitelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratchcam or Whitelo?
Scratchcam ships an update every 9 days, and Whitelo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scratchcam was updated on September 25, 2026 and Whitelo on October 1, 2026.

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