# Robot72 vs pico cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot72 at 100% against pico cam's 63%. Robot72 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). pico cam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot72 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and pico cam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robot72 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pico cam has 108 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Robot72's written reviews are positive against 63% of pico cam's.

Robot72 ships an update every 3 weeks, pico cam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot72 | pico cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-iss-sstv-decoder/id6764195382/reviews)** | [4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pico-cam-dynamic-island-pics/id6772559415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晨阳 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791560858) | [Soon Tiac Ching](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772552365) |

## What reviewers say

### Robot72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-iss-sstv-decoder/id6764195382)

Decode and send slow-scan television (SSTV) images from ham radio or the International Space Station. View ISS passes, save and share your creations, and even fix distorted images. Offers a free version with limitations and a one-time purchase Pro option.

**Highlights:** Decode SSTV audio to images, Send photos via SSTV, View ISS pass predictions, Support for 31 SSTV modes, Image correction and history, Optional Pro version with WAV export

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro — Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot72 Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### pico cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pico-cam-dynamic-island-pics/id6772559415)

Capture instant-style photos with a tiny camera and enjoy playful reveals on your Lock Screen. Save, share, or keep your cherished moments private on your device.

**Highlights:** Instant-style photo creation, Dynamic Island and Live Activity reveals, Save and share photos, Private on-device storage, Quick capture functionality

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pico cam+ Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| pico cam+ Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| pico cam+ Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| pico cam+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robot72 free?

Robot72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pico cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Robot72 or pico cam?

Robot72 is rated higher. Robot72 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while pico cam averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do Robot72 or pico cam have ads?

Robot72 shows ads; pico cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Robot72 or pico cam?

Robot72 ships an update every 3 weeks, and pico cam every 5 days. Most recently, Robot72 was updated on November 9, 2026 and pico cam on November 10, 2026.

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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.*