Camera SE vs Flash Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered color tone recreation
- Vintage iPhone aesthetics
- Continuous filter updates
- High-quality output
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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/
Flash Cam
Capture photos with a nostalgic, retro digital camera aesthetic. Choose from various camera looks to add character and a vintage feel to your everyday moments without extensive editing.
- Retro digital camera looks
- Vintage photo effects
- Nostalgic colors and textures
- Simple, one-tap shooting
- Less editing required
- AI-powered creative effects
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Flash Cam: The Digicam Look, Without the Digicam. There’s something about digital camera photos. The colors, the flash, the way they make an ordinary night feel like something you’ll want to remember. Flash Cam brings that feeling to your iPhone. Different cameras, different looks, all in one place. Just choose your camera and take the picture. No extra gear, no spending forever editing afterward. Find Your Camera Inspired by the digital cameras we grew up with, Flash Cam gives your photos a little more character. Nostalgic colors, retro textures, and that early-2000s feel. Switch between camera looks and find the one that feels like you. You don’t need to know your way around a camera to take a photo you love. Less Editing. More Living. Taking a good picture shouldn’t take you out of the moment. We built Flash Cam to keep things simple. Open the app, pick a camera, and shoot. Get the look you came for, then get back to whatever’s happening in front of you. Your Everyday Life Is Worth Documenting Dinner with your friends. A weekend somewhere new. The walk home you take every day. You don’t need a special occasion to take a picture. Sometimes the photos that mean the most later are the ones you almost didn’t take. Flash Cam is for those moments. Flash Pro Subscription Free access includes one saved photo per day with the Classic camera. Flash Pro unlocks additional captures, all camera looks, and premium creative effects. Flash Pro includes unlimited AI generations. AI effects require an internet connection; temporary service capacity and availability apply. Privacy Policy: https://www.alexwang.info/flashcam-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.alexwang.info/flashcam-terms Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Contact flashcamapp@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flash Cam at 5.0 against Camera SE's 4.0. Flash Cam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Camera SE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flash Cam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flash Cam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Camera SE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flash Cam's.
Camera SE ships an update every 4 days, Flash Cam every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Camera SE | Flash Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | sangwoo song | Alex Wang |
Customer experience
Camera SE
Flash Cam
In-app purchases
Camera SE
- Special Edition$1.991 Month
- Special Edition (6)$5.996 Months
- 현재 필터만 구매$4.99
Flash Cam
- Flash Pro Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
