Comparison

505 Camera vs XCam

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

Head to head
About

505 Camera

Capture everyday moments with a unique film aesthetic and subtle motion. This app offers a variety of film looks and editing tools to enhance your photos and 3D creations. Upgrade for premium features like advanced effects and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Fifteen film looks
  • Edit photos and 3D pieces
  • Subtle date, light, and grain details
  • Revisit edits anytime
  • PRO films and 3D effects (paid)
  • Ad-free experience (paid)
Features
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5:05pm. At the end of the day, for the moments that might otherwise fade. 505 is a camera for keeping everyday scenes in film color and quiet motion. Shoot. Choose a look. Sometimes, bring a photo to life. Simple to use, personal in the way it feels. • Fifteen film looks • Edit and keep photos and 3D pieces • Subtle date, light, and grain details • Keep the original and revisit the finish anytime PRO films, additional 3D flash and zoom effects, an ad-free experience, logo-free exports, and unlimited 3D generation are paid features available with 505 PRO — a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. Everything else, including capture, editing, and up to 10 3D generations per day, is free. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

XCam

Features
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Two cameras. One take. Zero missed moments. XCam films your front and back cameras at the same time, so your reaction and the moment end up in one shot. Then it helps you frame food like a pro and turns your photos into instant film you shake to develop. DUAL — BOTH SIDES AT ONCE - Front + back in one recording, picture-in-picture - Drag the inset anywhere, tap to swap which camera leads - Perfect for reactions, reveals, vlogs and travel 2 CLIPS — ONE TAKE, TWO POSTS - Film once, get a 9:16 vertical for TikTok/Reels and a 16:9 wide for YouTube - Choose which camera powers each clip ZOOM — WIDE AND CLOSE-UP - Drag a box over any detail to record a 2× or 3× close-up alongside the wide shot - Pinch to resize, move it while you film FOOD — PHOTOS THAT LOOK PRO - Composition guides: Triangle, Diagonal, Center, Thirds, T-shape and more - Auto-detect spots your dish and suggests the layout that fits best - Step-by-step tips for angle and placement FILM — SHAKE IT LIKE FILM - Instant film looks: Mini, Square, Wide, Sepia, B&W - Shoot with 1 or 2 cameras, then shake your phone to watch the print develop - Write a caption on the white border, save the print and the original LOOK — SET THE MOOD - Live filters with adjustable intensity, plus fine-tune adjustments - See the look before you shoot PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Everything is processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded. XCAM PREMIUM - All modes and every film stock unlocked - Full Food kit: all composition guides + smart suggestions - No watermark, 4K HDR export - Monthly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Requires an iPhone that supports simultaneous front and back capture (iPhone XS / A12 or newer).

Screenshots

505 Camera3 screens
XCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XCam at none against 505 Camera's shown. 505 Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 505 Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and XCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

505 Camera ships an update weekly, XCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
505 Camera versus XCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter505 CameraXCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki KatagiriAnh Trinh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

505 Camera

Subscriptions2
  • 505 PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • 505 PRO Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 505 PRO Lifetime$11.99
2 purchases

XCam

Subscriptions1
  • XCame Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • XCam Pro Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is 505 Camera free?
505 Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XCam free?
XCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 505 Camera or XCam have ads?
505 Camera shows ads; XCam does not.
Which is updated more often, 505 Camera or XCam?
505 Camera ships an update weekly, and XCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, 505 Camera was updated on November 5, 2026 and XCam on November 10, 2026.

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