# Robot72 vs pico cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot72 at 100% against pico cam's 64%. Robot72 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). pico cam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot72 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Robot72's written reviews are positive against 64% of pico cam's.

Robot72 ships an update monthly, pico cam every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot72 | pico cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-sstv-decoder/id6764195382/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pico-cam-dynamic-island-pics/id6772559415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 27 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-sstv-decoder/id6764195382)

Decode amateur radio SSTV transmissions into images or encode your own photos as audio. This app offers a wide range of SSTV modes and runs entirely on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Auto-detect SSTV modes, Decode live audio or WAV files, Encode photos to SSTV audio, Extensive SSTV mode support, Decoding history with thumbnails, Save and share decoded images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

**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 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while pico cam averages 4.4 from 38 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 monthly, and pico cam every 4 days. Most recently, Robot72 was updated on October 25, 2026 and pico cam on October 25, 2026.

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