Camerae vs Camera18
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Camerae
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Camerae is a capture tool for documenting change, repeating photographic compositions, and revealing details of the night sky. With two specialized workflows β Repeatable and Astro β the app helps you plan, capture, compare, align, and export images while keeping you in control. REPEATABLE Document the same place over hours, days, months, or years. Use a reference image, composition grids, and device sensors to return to the original framing with greater precision. Create photo sequences, timelapses, or videos to follow construction, landscapes, growth, seasonal changes, and creative projects. ASTRO Plan and capture night-sky sequences with controls designed for astrophotography. Organize frames and process results directly on your device. CAPTURE AND ALIGNMENT β’ Reference image for repeating a composition β’ Photography grids and visual alignment tools β’ Orientation and positioning indicators β’ Camera and exposure controls β’ Portrait and landscape capture β’ Translation, rotation, and scale alignment β’ On-device processing and timelapse creation β’ Video playback and sharing PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your projects, photos, videos, and capture information stay on your device. Camerae has no accounts, advertising, or tracking. Content leaves your device only when you choose to export or share it. Capture time. Return to the same composition. Reveal what the eye cannot see.
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 β from wide-open softness to crisp depth and dramatic starbursts. ONE CAMERA. MANY CHARACTERS. β’ Seamless Zoom Move naturally from wide to close without interrupting the shot. β’ Camera Simulations Shoot with distinct camera-inspired looks, each built around its own color, texture, and optical character. β’ Aperture Character Aperture is part of each cameraβs identity β changing how light, depth, softness, and starbursts feel. β’ Aperture Control On supported hardware, control the physical aperture directly. Other supported devices recreate the experience computationally. β’ Shoot, Donβt 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 in-app purchases: Camerae at none against Camera18's 2. Camera18's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Camera18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Camerae asks for nothing beyond the download.
Camerae ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera18 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camerae | Camera18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | joe espindola | ζ΄ͺ ζ± |
In-app purchases
Camerae
No in-app purchases
Camera18
- Camera 18 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Camera 18 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year









