AirSLR vs PersonaCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirSLR
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This APP is the simple camera app that can take pictures as if taken with a digital SLR to blur the part other than in focus and zoom in/out(tele,wide,fish-eye like). The functions of this app are as followings. ・You can determine the focus and exposure positions by tapping the preview screen. ・Two markers, one for focus and one for exposure, are displayed at the tapped position. ・The markers can be dragged to separate positions. ・You can create a gentle blur from the focus point outward. ・You can choose between circular and linear blur shapes. ・Use a pinch gesture to zoom. ・You can choose between the back camera and the face camera. (Only models with a face camera) ・There are instant shutter and 2-second timer shutter. ・Photos taken are stored in the camera roll and within the app. ・A list of taken photos is displayed. ・Images can be processed with approximately 60 filters, including brightness adjustment, contrast, blur, sharpening, sepia, monochrome, edge detection, and sketch. This app includes the following open sources. AQGridView(Copyright(c)2010-2011, Kobo Inc.) and GPUImage(Copyright (c) 2012, Brad Larson, Ben Cochran, Hugues Lismonde, Keitaroh Kobayashi, Alaric Cole, Matthew Clark, Jacob Gundersen, Chris Williams. All rights reserved.) [Note] It does not guarantee reliably taking pictures in any case. We are not able to offer compensation for any damages or losses that may occur during its operation.
PersonaCam
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Transform your surroundings without leaving the camera. DepthCam uses real-time person segmentation to separate you from your background, letting you apply creative background effects directly in the live camera preview. Choose a subtle blur, create a monochrome atmosphere, add a comic-inspired style, or replace the background with an image from your photo library. What you see in the preview is what DepthCam records. REAL-TIME BACKGROUND EFFECTS • Original Keep the natural camera background without additional effects. • Blur Soften the background and keep attention on the person in front of the camera. • Mono Turn the background monochrome while keeping the subject visible. • Comic Give the background a bold, illustrated appearance. • Replace Choose your own image and use it as a custom background. MADE FOR LIVE VIDEO • Real-time person segmentation • Smooth Metal-powered camera preview • Front and back camera support • Live composited video recording • Recordings saved directly to Photos • Simple and focused camera controls DepthCam processes the live camera image to create the final visual effect while you record. There is no need to edit the background afterward. Whether you are recording a creative clip, improving the look of your surroundings, or simply experimenting with different visual styles, DepthCam gives you an easy way to reshape the scene around you. Your subject stays in focus. Your background becomes your canvas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PersonaCam at none against AirSLR's shown. AirSLR's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AirSLR ships an update every 5 months, PersonaCam every 40 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | AirSLR | PersonaCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIROFUMI MARUO | Chih-Hao Chen |
In-app purchases
AirSLR
No in-app purchases
PersonaCam
No in-app purchases









