DropCam Capsule Camera vs Clamshot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropCam Capsule Camera
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DropCam is an art camera built around a tactile pull gesture, live viewfinder, and instant-print animation. The top capsule becomes your shooting entry: pull down to reveal the lens, tap the shutter, and your framed photo slides from the top slot before settling into a gallery grid. Key features: - Pull down from the top capsule to reveal a live camera viewfinder - A viewfinder that blends cleanly into the top edge - Retro instant-photo frames with a tactile print animation - Artistic film, darkroom, and gallery-inspired filters - Long-press the shutter to record short videos - Save to the system photo library or share prints and videos directly - Studio Pass unlocks more art filters, paper themes, clean exports, and a fuller creative workflow with a one-time purchase DropCam does not require an account and does not connect to external servers. Camera, photo library, and sharing permissions are used only when you capture, save, or share your own work. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sspro.52xn.com/privacy/
Clamshot
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2011 is calling, it wants its camera back. Clamshot brings back the camera from your dual-screen console. Real 640x480 photos with all the noise of a tiny 2011 camera, and every photo comes with that "pi... ka-shak" sound. And on Apple's brand new iPhone Duo, it even folds just like the original console. Open it halfway for the viewfinder on top and the buttons on the bottom, or close it to shoot from the outside screen. On any other iPhone, you get the same camera on one screen. Remember 3D? Me neither, but we brought it back anyway. If your iPhone has two back cameras, Clamshot takes real 3D photos that wiggle in the album, and you can export them as .MPO files. Filters before filters were cool. Clamshot Plus unlocks all camera modes, along with manual controls and console themes. - Sparkle: blow into mic for sparkle effects - Low Light: for shooting in dim light - Pinhole: darkens the edges of your photo - Dream: soft and hazy - HD: sharp photos without any effects Plus is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Clamshot is free with no ads. It only asks to add photos to your library, never to see them, and it doesn't collect any data. Works with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DropCam Capsule Camera at 3 against Clamshot's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. DropCam Capsule Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clamshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DropCam Capsule Camera | Clamshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | lecoo | Don Chia |
In-app purchases
DropCam Capsule Camera
- DropCam Studio Pass$0.99
Clamshot
- Clamshot Plus$3.99
Questions
Is DropCam Capsule Camera free?
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