Camerae vs Starburst Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ Repeatable and Astro โ 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 โข Reference image for repeating a composition โข Photography grids and visual alignment tools โข Orientation and positioning indicators โข Camera and exposure controls โข Portrait and landscape capture โข Translation, rotation, and scale alignment โข On-device processing and timelapse creation โข 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.
Starburst Camera
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Shape the light before you take the shot. Starburst Camera lets you preview the look of a virtual aperture on your iPhone, turning bright points into star-shaped rays while softening the scene around your subject. Choose from four virtual aperture settings: ฦ/1.48, ฦ/1.8, ฦ/2.8 and ฦ/4.0. Control light rays and background blur separately, tap to focus, and use the optional grid to frame your shot. Switch between front and back cameras and choose an available rear lens. After capture, compare the edited image with the original. Keep photos in the app gallery, save a full-resolution HEIC copy to Photos, or share your result. A labeled sample scene lets you explore the controls before allowing camera access. The aperture effect is computational and does not change your iPhone's physical lens. Blur and ray results vary with the scene and camera hardware. Camera access requires a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Apple shows your local price, renewal terms, and trial eligibility before purchase. Restore purchases and manage your subscription in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://soumessias.com/starburst-camera/privacy Terms of Use: https://soumessias.com/starburst-camera/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camerae at none against Starburst Camera's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Starburst Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Camerae asks for nothing beyond the download.
Camerae ships an update every 3 weeks, Starburst Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camerae | Starburst Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | joe espindola | Lucas Messias Valerio |
In-app purchases
Camerae
No in-app purchases
Starburst Camera
- Starburst Camera Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Starburst Camera Annual7 Days trial$1.991 Year









