Comparison

MapCam vs MellowSnap

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

Head to head
About

MapCam

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MapCam is a travel camera that burns the place name, coordinates, and a country/state map outline into your photos. 16 simulations and 3 prime focal lengths. Turn the dial on the shooting screen and the look changes right in the preview - what you see is what gets saved. - 11 FILMS STANDARD / VIVID / SOFT / CLASSIC / NEG. STD / NEG. HI / NOSTALGIC / CINEMA / MONO / MONO+R / SEPIA - METAL SERIES (5) Presets for metallic subjects - tools, watches, cars, motorcycles. STEEL / TITANIUM / CHROME / GUNMETAL / COPPER - 3 PRIME FOCAL LENGTHS 28mm / 52mm / 120mm (35mm equiv.) with one tap. On devices with a telephoto lens, 120mm uses the real lens. - MAPS & PLACE NAMES (the heart of MapCam) Burn the place name, coordinates, date, and map outline into your photos (each can be toggled; off by default). Prefecture/state-level maps with pinch zoom. Nearby spot names can be burned in too. - POLAROID FRAMING Square photo with a white border; place name, comment, and date printed in the bottom band. - AND MORE Press and hold the preview for Before/After. Comments up to 10 lines. Import photos from your library. GPS recorded in EXIF. - PRICING STANDARD / VIVID / SOFT / MONO / TITANIUM are free. The other 11 filters can be tried in the preview and unlocked for saving with one-time purchases (individually or as a bundle). - PRIVACY The app collects no data. Photos and location are processed on your device (coordinates are sent to Apple / the OpenPOI API only for place-name lookup and nearby-spot search). * All simulation names are original to this app and are not affiliated with any film manufacturer or product.

About

MellowSnap

This app helps you capture and edit photos with atmospheric filters and composition guides. Choose from various presets to enhance your shots before or after taking them, and fine-tune colors and effects for a natural look.

Highlights
  • Camera presets for different moods
  • Real-time filter preview
  • Composition guides (Rule of Thirds, Symmetry)
  • Built-in level for straight shots
  • Photo editing with mood filters
  • Before/after comparison view
  • Manual camera controls
Features
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MellowSnap is a snap camera and photo editor that lets you choose a mood and start shooting right away, or transform photos from your library with soft, atmospheric filters. Choose from Basic, Portrait, Food, Night, and Travel shooting presets to apply a filter, composition guide, aspect ratio, and exposure setting at once. Preview the mood before pressing the shutter, then use composition guides and the built-in level to capture more balanced photos. You can also import photos from your library, apply a variety of mood filters, and continue adjusting colors and effects. Compare the original and edited versions at a glance, then save or share your finished photo. Key Features Camera Coach Presets • Choose from Basic, Portrait, Food, Night, and Travel presets. • Preview the filter mood and final look before shooting. • Apply a matching filter, composition guide, aspect ratio, and exposure setting together. • Fine-tune filters, guides, and other settings after selecting a preset. Composition Guides and Level • Use composition guides including Rule of Thirds, Center, Symmetry, and Horizon. • Follow on-screen coaching tips to adjust subject placement and spacing. • Check the real-time level to keep your shots straight and balanced. Mood Filter Camera • Preview filters in real time while composing your shot. • Explore filters suited to portraits, food, travel, night scenes, and everyday moments. • Edit, share, or remove your latest photo directly from the capture review. Photo Editing • Import photos from your library and apply mood filters. • Adjust filters, enhancements, effects, eraser, aspect ratio, and export settings in one workflow. • Compare before and after using horizontal or vertical comparison views. • Add date and time styles to your photos. Manual Camera Controls • Easily adjust exposure, white balance, and focus. • Fine-tune camera settings to match your preferred tone and shooting environment. Pro Features • Apply the same filter to multiple photos with batch editing. • Save frequently used editing settings as custom recipes and share them with others. • Unlock all premium filters and advanced features with a one-time purchase. MellowSnap is designed for natural, soft colors rather than excessive editing. Capture everyday moments with ease and finish them in the mood that feels right to you.

Screenshots

MapCam4 screens
MellowSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MellowSnap at 100% against MapCam's 0%. MellowSnap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapCam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MellowSnap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MellowSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MapCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of MellowSnap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapCam versus MellowSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapCamMellowSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisaku HarasakiChanGyu Kang

Customer experience

MapCam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MellowSnap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MapCam

One-time10
  • CLASSIC フィルタ$0.49
  • NEG. HI フィルタ$0.49
  • MONO+R フィルタ$0.49
Show 7 more
  • SEPIA filter$0.49
  • CINEMA フィルタ$0.49
  • CHROME フィルタ$0.49
  • STEEL フィルタ$0.49
  • GUNMETAL フィルタ$0.49
  • COPPER フィルタ$0.49
  • 全フィルタパック$3.99
1 purchases

MellowSnap

One-time1
  • MellowSnap Pro$3.99

Questions

Is MapCam free?
MapCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MellowSnap free?
MellowSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapCam or MellowSnap?
MellowSnap is rated higher. MapCam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MellowSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MapCam or MellowSnap have ads?
Neither MapCam nor MellowSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapCam or MellowSnap?
MapCam ships an update every 10 days, and MellowSnap every 10 days. Most recently, MapCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and MellowSnap on October 24, 2026.

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