# Provoke Camera vs Argentum Camera

The clearest difference is price: Argentum Camera at Free against Provoke Camera's $1.99. Argentum Camera also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 6). Provoke Camera's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Argentum Camera is free to download; Provoke Camera costs $1.99 up front. Argentum Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Provoke Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Provoke Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argentum Camera has 95 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.

Provoke Camera ships an update every 2 months, Argentum Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Provoke Camera | Argentum Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665/reviews)** | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argentum-camera/id989674117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331) | [55th Street Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/599325631) |

## What reviewers say

### Provoke Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665)

This app creates gritty, grainy, black and white images inspired by 1960s Japanese photography. It offers various film formats and live view effects, and can also import and edit existing photos from your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Gritty, grainy black and white image creation, Inspired by 1960s Japanese photography, Square format 126 and 35mm format 135, 9 black and white live view effects, 4 color live view effects, Import and edit photos from camera roll, Supports TIFF uncompressed files

**In-app purchases:** none


### Argentum Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argentum-camera/id989674117)

Capture stunning black & white photos with real-time processing and classic-inspired filters. This app offers intuitive controls and advanced features for street photographers, allowing you to compose and shoot with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time black & white processing, Six classic-inspired filters, Live Photos support, Street shooting mode, Double exposure mode, RAW image capture, Adaptive interface layout

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| AA Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| IP Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| GW Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| YK Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| DL Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| HCB Filter | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Provoke Camera free?

Provoke Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Argentum Camera free?

Argentum Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Provoke Camera or Argentum Camera?

Provoke Camera is rated higher. Provoke Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Argentum Camera averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.

### Do Provoke Camera or Argentum Camera have ads?

Neither Provoke Camera nor Argentum Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Provoke Camera or Argentum Camera?

Provoke Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Argentum Camera every 10 days. Most recently, Provoke Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Argentum Camera on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*