# Camera SE vs iY2K

The clearest difference is price: Camera SE at Free against iY2K's $2.99. Camera SE also leads on ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera SE is free to download; iY2K costs $2.99 up front. Camera SE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iY2K sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera SE | iY2K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sangwoo song](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773551773) | [SANGSANGLYEOG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775833421) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-se/id6773551771)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Special Edition (6) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 현재 필터만 구매 | $4.99 | one-time |


### iY2K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iy2k/id6801799964)

Recreate the authentic look of older iPhone cameras with this app. It meticulously studies and rebuilds the unique noise, bloom, color, and sharpness of vintage devices, offering sixteen distinct old-phone, compact-digital, and film-inspired aesthetics. Apply these looks live or to existing photos without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Sixteen vintage camera looks, Live viewfinder preview, Apply to existing photos, Adjustable sensitivity and strength, Multiple lens options, Grid, aspect ratios, and frames

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeBx roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| FunS roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sport roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| Tri roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| Marine roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| HP roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| XP roll — 27 frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| 600 pack — 8 instant frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| SX pack — 8 instant frames | $0.49 | one-time |
| Now pack — 8 instant frames | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera SE free?

Camera SE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iY2K free?

iY2K costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Camera SE or iY2K have ads?

iY2K shows ads; Camera SE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera SE or iY2K?

Camera SE ships an update every 4 days, and iY2K every 4 days. Most recently, Camera SE was updated on October 14, 2026 and iY2K on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*