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Comparison

Camera SE vs r3cipe

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

Head to head
Camera SE
Camera SE

Old iPhone Look, Reimagined

Free
πŸ“· Photo & Video
No ratingsView app β†’
r3cipe
r3cipe
Free
πŸ“· Photo & Video
No ratingsView app β†’
About

Camera SE

This app uses AI to recreate the vintage color tones of older iPhones. Its filters are continuously updated to improve accuracy and output quality.

Highlights
  • AI-powered color tone recreation
  • Vintage iPhone aesthetics
  • Continuous filter updates
  • High-quality output
Features
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The AI filter continuously improves the accuracy and output quality of SE Mood through ongoing updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

r3cipe

Features
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Preview your Instagram feed before you post. Add photos, rearrange them freely, and see exactly how your grid will look β€” all for free, no ads. β€” Features Β· Upload photos from your camera roll Β· Drag and drop to reorder your grid Β· Create and switch between multiple accounts Β· Edit your profile (username, name, bio, avatar) Β· Your photos are saved on your device

Screenshots

Camera SE4 screens
r3cipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: r3cipe at none against Camera SE's 3. r3cipe also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Camera SE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. r3cipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera SE ships an update every 4 days, r3cipe daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Camera SE versus r3cipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera SEr3cipe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews81.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersangwoo songJisung Hwang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Camera SE

Subscriptions2
  • Special Edition$1.991 Month
  • Special Edition (6)$5.996 Months
One-time1
  • ν˜„μž¬ ν•„ν„°λ§Œ ꡬ맀$4.99
None

r3cipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera SE free?
Camera SE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is r3cipe free?
r3cipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera SE or r3cipe have ads?
Neither Camera SE nor r3cipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera SE or r3cipe?
Camera SE ships an update every 4 days, and r3cipe daily. Most recently, Camera SE was updated on October 28, 2026 and r3cipe on October 7, 2026.

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