Comparison

Sub Camera vs Second Camera

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

Head to head
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/

About

Second Camera

Features
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— Features Second Camera is a separate photo and video library on your iPhone. Use it alongside the system Camera and Photos apps: capture or import media here when you want it kept apart from your main camera roll. What you can do today: full-screen photo & video capture, flexible gallery layouts (1/3/6/12 columns), group by day/month/year, multi-select import, full-screen preview with save/share/delete. — Coming soon iCloud backup — sync your Second Camera library across devices Tags & categories — label and sort photos and videos your way — Contact Email heping.wang@icloud.com for questions or feedback.

Screenshots

Sub Camera4 screens
Second Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sub Camera at Free against Second Camera's $1.99. Second Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Sub Camera is free to download; Second Camera costs $1.99 up front. Sub Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Second Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sub Camera versus Second Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSub CameraSecond Camera
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAIN JUNheping wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sub Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Sub Camera+$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Sub Camera+ Lifetime$9.99
None

Second Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub Camera free?
Sub Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Camera free?
Second Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sub Camera or Second Camera have ads?
Sub Camera shows ads; Second Camera does not.

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