Comparison

PlainCam vs HTBT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

HTBT

Features
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You had to be there. HTBT is a shared disposable camera for your people. Start a roll, set how many shots it holds and when it develops, then pass it around the room. Everyone shoots the same roll, and nobody sees a thing until it is done. HOW A ROLL WORKS 1. Start a roll. Pick a shot count and a reveal time, then invite your people with a code or a link. 2. Shoot blind. No preview, no retakes, no scrolling back. You point, you shoot, and you trust the moment. 3. Develop together. When the timer hits zero the whole roll develops at once, and the night lands in everyone's hands at the same time. WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT No previews means no posing for the screen. No retakes means the real moment, not the fifth attempt. One shared roll means the night told from everyone's angle, not just yours. And because nothing develops until the timer ends, the anticipation is half the fun. Perfect for parties, trips, weddings, birthdays, concerts, late nights, and any moment that deserves film. Some nights deserve film. Start a roll for the next one. Privacy Policy: https://htbt.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://htbt.app/terms

Screenshots

PlainCam3 screens
HTBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTBT at every 2 days against PlainCam's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlainCam ships an update every 2 months, HTBT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PlainCam versus HTBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainCamHTBT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅ˜‰่ฑช ้‚“Kardomo, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PlainCam

No in-app purchases

None

HTBT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlainCam free?
PlainCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTBT free?
HTBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlainCam or HTBT have ads?
Neither PlainCam nor HTBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlainCam or HTBT?
PlainCam ships an update every 2 months, and HTBT every 2 days. Most recently, PlainCam was updated on October 8, 2026 and HTBT on October 25, 2026.

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