Comparison

Campera 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

Campera

Capture stunning photos with a simple, one-button interface. Choose from three distinct cinematic styles to give your images a finished, artistic look without complex editing. This app offers a streamlined point-and-shoot experience, saving high-resolution images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Three distinct cinematic photo styles
  • High-resolution image capture
  • Simple one-button operation
  • Live grading for instant results
  • Tap-to-focus and zoom functionality
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Saves directly to Camera Roll
Features
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The camera you’ll actually use. One shutter. Four looks. Saves high-res directly to Camera Roll. That’s the whole app. Campera is a point-and-shoot with hand-graded, film-quality styles baked in. Pull it out, snap, pocket. No menus, no roll to develop, no second-guessing. Photos that already feel finished. // Four ways to shoot · Espresso — warm, sun-bleached Mediterranean light · Anchoa — cool, hushed shadows and silvered midtones · Olivo — dense, dark, & grainy to mimic 35mm a bit · Burro — bold, warm colors and color density // What it does · Live cinematic grade in four bespoke styles · Captures up to 23MP in 4:5 format · Premium haptics and animations · Tap-to-focus, exposure control, 3x3 grid, & level indicator · Pinch or swipe to zoom 1x past optical · Tap to hop between optical lenses · Shoot with the front camera · Saves straight to your camera roll · Volume button shutter support · Camera Control, Lock Screen, Control Center, Action Button shortcuts · Supports landscape orientation · Includes Home Screen widget · Location tags on photos, data stays on-device · Daily photography prompts available, if you want the challenge Core features always yours. Fun extras help support us. · Personalize Campera by swapping the camera chassis color · Capture real-world motion in Campera's four signature styles in a new stabilized lens. Stacked frames or continuous long exposure - your choice. // What it doesn’t do · No subscriptions · No notifications · No accounts · No followers · No overkill · No feed · No ads Campera. For people who love point-and-shoots.

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

Campera4 screens
Sub Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Campera at none against Sub Camera's 2. Campera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sub Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Campera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Campera against 5.0 for Sub Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Campera has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Campera ships an update every 4 days, Sub Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Campera versus Sub Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamperaSub Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEX RICHARD CAMPDAIN JUN

Customer experience

Campera

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sub Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Campera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sub Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Sub Camera+$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Sub Camera+ Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Campera free?
Campera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sub Camera free?
Sub Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Campera or Sub Camera?
Sub Camera is rated higher. Campera averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Sub Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Campera or Sub Camera have ads?
Sub Camera shows ads; Campera does not.
Which is updated more often, Campera or Sub Camera?
Campera ships an update every 4 days, and Sub Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Campera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sub Camera on October 2, 2026.

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