Comparison

nCam vs Clapo

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

Head to head
About

nCam

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a vintage film camera. nCam recreates the look and feel of classic film cameras — every shot comes out with real grain, light leaks, dust, and a date stamp like it's 1998. Pick from 30+ retro camera presets — SLR, rangefinder, instant film, TLR, point-and-shoot, medium format, toy camera, and polaroid styles — each with its own color science, film simulation, and frame. KEY FEATURES: • 30+ Vintage Cameras - Authentic film looks from every decade • Real-Time Film Preview - See the analog effect before you shoot • 17 Dust Overlays - Add that scanned-from-negatives texture • Light Leak & Grain - Genuine analog imperfections, fully tunable • Date Stamp - Old-school timestamps in 6 retro fonts and colors • 7 Aspect Ratios - 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 7:5, 3:2, 16:9, 2.35:1 cinemascope • LUT Color Science - Pro film LUTs powered by Metal GPU rendering • Manual Controls - Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, drag for exposure • Self Timer - 3s and 10s countdown • Local Gallery - Photos saved on-device, no cloud, no account WHY CHOOSE nCAM? Most camera apps just slap a filter on top. nCam simulates the entire film camera — color matrix, grain structure, vignette, chromatic aberration, barrel distortion, and even period-correct date stamps — so the result feels like a real scanned negative, not a preset. No login required. No cloud upload. Your photos stay on your phone.

About

Clapo

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Clapo Take better photos without touching your phone. Clapo lets you trigger a photo countdown with a simple clap. Whether you're taking selfies, group photos, travel shots, family portraits, or content for social media, Clapo makes hands-free photography effortless. No remote control. No smartwatch. No timer rushing. Just clap and smile. Key Features Clap Detection Start a photo countdown instantly with a clap. Smart Countdown Choose your preferred countdown time before each shot. Hands-Free Photography Perfect for selfies, group photos, family pictures, and travel photography. Fast & Easy Open the app, place your phone, clap, and capture the moment. Reliable Triggering Designed to recognize clap sounds quickly and accurately. Perfect For • Selfies • Group photos • Family portraits • Travel photography • Social media content • Outdoor shooting • Tripod photography Why Clapo? Unlike traditional timer cameras, Clapo gives you full control without touching your device. Simply clap to trigger the countdown and focus on enjoying the moment. Download Clapo and make every photo easier to capture. Clapo requires a subscription for full access to the app. Clapo offers a $9.99 lifetime plan. These prices may vary by country. Terms for Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://tinybrief.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

nCam4 screens
Clapo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: nCam at none against Clapo's shown. Clapo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
nCam versus Clapo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternCamClapo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDN Apps LLCåæ—ē…Œ č°¢

In-app purchases

None

nCam

No in-app purchases

None

Clapo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nCam free?
nCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clapo free?
Clapo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nCam or Clapo have ads?
Clapo shows ads; nCam does not.

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