Comparison

AirSLR vs Ugly Cam

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

Head to head
About

AirSLR

Features
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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.

About

Ugly Cam

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Ugly Cam is a creative photo lab that brings back the raw, imperfect charm of early-2010s digital cameras. Pick a photo and apply a range of retro-inspired effects, including vintage tones, texture overlays, and subtle distortions that recreate the nostalgic look of early digital photography. Instantly compare before and after with a simple swap. All processing happens directly on your device — no uploads, no cloud, just fast and private editing. Key features • Retro filters inspired by early digital camera aesthetics • Texture overlays and distortion effects for creative edits • Instant before/after comparison • Fast on-device processing (no uploads) • Save or share in seconds • Optional watermark removal via rewarded ad or one-time purchase Ugly Cam is built for creative nostalgia — simple, fast, and unmistakably vintage.

Screenshots

AirSLR4 screens
Ugly Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirSLR at none against Ugly Cam's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ugly Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirSLR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AirSLR versus Ugly Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirSLRUgly Cam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHIROFUMI MARUOChrometis, OU

In-app purchases

None

AirSLR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ugly Cam

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is AirSLR free?
AirSLR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly Cam free?
Ugly Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirSLR or Ugly Cam have ads?
Both AirSLR and Ugly Cam show ads.

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