Comparison

Camerae vs Starburst Camera

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

Head to head
About

Camerae

Features
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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 โ€ข Reference image for repeating a composition โ€ข Photography grids and visual alignment tools โ€ข Orientation and positioning indicators โ€ข Camera and exposure controls โ€ข Portrait and landscape capture โ€ข Translation, rotation, and scale alignment โ€ข On-device processing and timelapse creation โ€ข 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.

About

Starburst Camera

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Camerae4 screens
Starburst Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camerae ships an update every 3 weeks, Starburst Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Camerae versus Starburst Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraeStarburst Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerjoe espindolaLucas Messias Valerio

In-app purchases

None

Camerae

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Starburst Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Starburst Camera Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Starburst Camera Annual7 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Camerae free?
Camerae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starburst Camera free?
Starburst Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camerae or Starburst Camera have ads?
Neither Camerae nor Starburst Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camerae or Starburst Camera?
Camerae ships an update every 3 weeks, and Starburst Camera monthly. Most recently, Camerae was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starburst Camera on October 29, 2026.

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