Island Camera vs Camera18
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Island Camera
Apply authentic film looks to your photos with a vast library of curated presets. Capture dual-camera shots and add realistic print finishes to your digital images. Offers advanced editing tools and optional iCloud sync for seamless device access.
- Curated film library by mood and subject
- Dual Camera for front/back capture
- Print animation with custom paper and marks
- Advanced film effects (grain, vignette, light leaks)
- On-device photo processing
- Optional iCloud sync
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Island Camera is an iPhone camera built around film character and the finished photograph. Shoot with the camera or import an existing image, then shape it with tuned color, grain, paper, and print details. FIND A FILM FOR THE SCENE The film library is organized by light, mood, and subject. Browse samples, compare before and after, or use tags for portraits, streets, night scenes, warm color, muted tones, and more. Swipe across the viewfinder to switch films while shooting. CAPTURE BOTH SIDES OF THE MOMENT On supported iPhone models, Dual Camera combines the front and back cameras in one finished photo. Choose picture in picture, a top and bottom split, or a side-by-side layout. The floating frame can be resized and moved. GIVE DIGITAL PHOTOS A PRINTED FINISH Each capture can appear through a print animation. Choose paper colors and textures, then add a date, film name, dot-matrix mark, or frame code. Grain, vignette, halation, and light leaks give you further control over the finish. USE THE TOOLS YOU NEED Adjust exposure, flash, aspect ratio, grid, camera level, and lens direction from the camera. The photo information view shows camera and lens details, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, dimensions, file format, and the selected film. IMPORT, SAVE, AND SYNC Import a photo through Apple's system photo picker, apply a film, then save or share the result. Island Camera keeps photographs in its local archive by default. Optional iCloud sync stores the archive in your private Apple iCloud container and makes it available on your devices. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Island Camera requires no account and includes no advertising, analytics SDK, or cross-app tracking. Photo processing happens on your device. Location metadata stays off until you enable it in Settings. Island Camera Pro unlocks Dual Camera, photo import, the complete film library, advanced film effects, custom paper and watermarks, complete metadata, iCloud sync, and original-quality export. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock Pro with a one-time lifetime purchase. Feature availability may vary by device capability, system version, and region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://island-camera-app.pages.dev/privacy/
Camera18
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Camera18 turns your iPhone into a collection of cameras. Seamlessly zoom through your scene, switch cameras in an instant, and discover a different photographic character with each one. Every camera is more than a filter. Each has its own color, texture, lens feel, and aperture character — from wide-open softness to crisp depth and dramatic starbursts. ONE CAMERA. MANY CHARACTERS. • Seamless Zoom Move naturally from wide to close without interrupting the shot. • Camera Simulations Shoot with distinct camera-inspired looks, each built around its own color, texture, and optical character. • Aperture Character Aperture is part of each camera’s identity — changing how light, depth, softness, and starbursts feel. • Aperture Control On supported hardware, control the physical aperture directly. Other supported devices recreate the experience computationally. • Shoot, Don’t Filter Choose your camera and aperture before the shutter. The look is part of how you shoot, not something added afterward. One iPhone. Many cameras. A different character in every shot. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://cornpiess.github.io/camera18/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Island Camera at every 6 days against Camera18's every 2 weeks. Camera18's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Island Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Camera18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Island Camera ships an update every 6 days, Camera18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Island Camera | Camera18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 壮 刘 | 洪 朱 |
In-app purchases
Island Camera
- Island Camera Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Island Camera Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Island Camera Pro Lifetime$29.99
Camera18
- Camera 18 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Camera 18 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year









