Comparison

PlainCam vs Low

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

Head to head
About

PlainCam

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PlainCam is a minimal iPhone camera focused on photo capture and output control. It keeps the shooting interface quiet while keeping the essential controls close: viewfinder, shutter, flash, exposure compensation, grid, front/back camera switching, and rear physical lens selection. In Settings, you can choose JPEG, HEIC, and, on supported devices, RAW DNG, RAW + JPEG, or RAW + HEIC output. PlainCam does not require an account, does not upload photos, and does not include ads or social features. Captured photos are saved to the system Photos library. The in-app gallery is only used to browse photos saved by PlainCam. RAW availability depends on the current iPhone and lens hardware. If RAW capture is not reported as available, PlainCam does not present RAW as an output option.

About

Low

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Low-Res Camera is a simple camera app designed to help you capture photos and videos in a lighter way. Just choose from 5 quality levels to reduce file size and save storage space. “Photos are taking up too much storage.” “Files are too large to send by email or chat.” “I don’t want to use up my cloud storage.” Low-Res Camera is built for people who want to keep things light. ■ 5 Levels of Quality and Size Choose from Normal, Light, Saver, Ultra Light, and Minimum. The app adjusts both resolution and JPEG compression at the same time, saving your photos at the right file size for your needs. ■ Lightweight Photos and Videos In video mode, the resolution changes based on the quality level you choose. Capture videos in a size that works well for records, sharing, and everyday use. ■ Easy-to-Use Camera Features ・4:3, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios ・3-second and 10-second self-timer ・Flash: Auto / On / Off ・Rule-of-thirds grid ・Pinch zoom and zoom presets such as .5×, 1×, and 2× ・Tap to focus ・Switch between front and rear cameras ■ Simple Design A clean, single-screen layout that is easy to use without hesitation. After taking a photo, open it right away from the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner. Save your memories smartly and lightly without worrying about storage space. Try Low-Res Camera today.

Screenshots

PlainCam3 screens
Low2 screens

Verdict

The call

PlainCam and Low are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlainCam versus Low: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainCamLow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉豪 邓Yuta Nishimatsu

In-app purchases

None

PlainCam

No in-app purchases

None

Low

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlainCam free?
PlainCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Low free?
Low is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlainCam or Low have ads?
Neither PlainCam nor Low shows ads.

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