Comparison

Knurl Camera vs SBOX Camera

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

Head to head
About

Knurl Camera

Capture unprocessed RAW image data directly from your device's sensor. Offers granular manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and focus, allowing for complete creative freedom in post-processing.

Highlights
  • Bayer RAW capture
  • Full manual controls (ISO, Shutter, Aperture)
  • Physical control dials
  • Relative focus ring
  • Native focal length lenses
  • Exposure compensation scale
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Knurl is a camera for people who would rather develop the photo themselves. It captures true Bayer RAW: the sensor's own mosaic, written straight to a DNG with none of the computational photography that normally happens on the way. No multi-frame fusion, no tone curve, no sharpening. What lands in your library is undeveloped data with all of its latitude intact, ready for Lightroom or Photos to interpret however you like. THE CONTROLS ARE THE POINT A mode wheel you turn, with the real designations: P for program, Tv for shutter priority, Sv for ISO priority, M for full manual. Every position clicks. ISO and shutter move in thirds of a stop along the standard photographic ladders, on a dial that detents at every rung. Whole stops click harder than thirds, so you can count them by feel without looking. The ends of each ladder are the sensor's genuine limits rather than round numbers, which means base ISO, the cleanest the sensor gets, is actually reachable. Exposure compensation on its own scale, in thirds, with a firmer detent at zero. In manual it becomes the meter, because compensation has nothing left to act on when both controls are already fixed. An AF/MF switch and a focus ring you turn like a ring: relative, so touching it never jumps focus, and marked near to far rather than in invented distances. Three lenses, each at its native focal length, read from the hardware. HONEST ABOUT ITSELF Bayer RAW is 12 MP and does not permit zoom. The 48 MP path would mean Apple ProRAW, which is demosaiced and partially processed, so Knurl does not offer it. When the exposure you have asked for is not achievable, it says so rather than pretending. Your shots go to a Knurl album you can browse in the app, pinch to zoom, and swipe through. Volume buttons fire the shutter. Add the Control to your Action Button, Lock Screen or Control Center to open it without unlocking.

About

SBOX Camera

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SBOX Camera helps you capture photos and videos quickly, then add a natural look to everyday moments without complicated settings. A camera screen made for capturing Switch between photo and video in one place and keep the controls you need within easy reach. Natural live filters Preview a focused selection of filters for portraits, food, scenery, and daily life before you capture. Adjust the strength to create a look that still feels like your moment. Quick camera controls Change focus, front or rear camera, flash, photo ratio, grid, and timer from one compact quick menu. Supported devices save high-resolution photos and high-quality video. SBOX Gallery and photo editing View photos and videos captured with SBOX Camera inside the app. Zoom into photos, apply filters, rotate, and save your edits. Captures are also saved to your device photo library. Available cameras and filter features may vary by device. Unsupported controls are automatically hidden or disabled.

Screenshots

Knurl Camera4 screens
SBOX Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SBOX Camera at 15.5 against Knurl Camera's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Knurl Camera versus SBOX Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnurl CameraSBOX Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimitrios ZarkadasSeungHyun Lim

In-app purchases

None

Knurl Camera

No in-app purchases

None

SBOX Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knurl Camera free?
Knurl Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SBOX Camera free?
SBOX Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knurl Camera or SBOX Camera have ads?
Neither Knurl Camera nor SBOX Camera shows ads.

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