# Gingham vs Yamera (Manual Camera)

The clearest difference is price: Yamera (Manual Camera) at Free against Gingham's $9.99. Yamera (Manual Camera) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 57 months) and ratings volume (601 vs 1). Gingham's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Yamera (Manual Camera) is free to download; Gingham costs $9.99 up front. Gingham sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yamera (Manual Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gingham holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yamera (Manual Camera) has 601 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gingham ships an update every 57 months, Yamera (Manual Camera) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gingham | Yamera (Manual Camera) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingham/id905353177/reviews)** | [4.5 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yamera-manual-camera/id951399974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Ramiscal](https://appshunter.io/developer/305604507) | [AppMadang](https://appshunter.io/developer/431886186) |

## What reviewers say

### Gingham

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingham/id905353177)

This camera app offers a unique way to capture photos by applying pixelation effects. Adjust the level of pixellation with a simple swipe to achieve a distinct artistic style for your images.

**Highlights:** Pixelated photo capture, Adjustable pixellation levels, Automatic pixel-filter changes, Unique artistic photo style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |


### Yamera (Manual Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yamera-manual-camera/id951399974)

Take full control of your iPhone camera with manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance. Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like timer shots, digital zoom, and 4K recording. Automatically saves your media to a secure library.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Manual exposure control, Manual white balance, 4K video recording, Slo-mo video recording, Timer shot, Digital zoom

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full manual camera control
- 🔒 Ability to lock focus, exposure, and white balance
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography and product photography
- 👍 Consistent high-quality photos
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently on newer iPhones
- 🐛 Exposure and white balance issues with some devices
- 🔍 Limited control over shutter speed and Kelvin scale
- 💰 Basic features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Inappropriate/suggestive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure settings reset when leaving the app
- Video recording issues with audio
- Incompatibility with iPhone 13 macro lens

**Requested features**

- Stereo audio recording
- Customizable shutter sound
- Histogram display
- Apple Watch remote control
- Support for macro lens and wide-angle lens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gingham free?

Gingham costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Yamera (Manual Camera) free?

Yamera (Manual Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gingham or Yamera (Manual Camera)?

Gingham is rated higher. Gingham averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Yamera (Manual Camera) averages 4.5 from 601 ratings.

### Do Gingham or Yamera (Manual Camera) have ads?

Yamera (Manual Camera) shows ads; Gingham does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gingham or Yamera (Manual Camera)?

Gingham ships an update every 57 months, and Yamera (Manual Camera) weekly. Most recently, Gingham was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yamera (Manual Camera) on November 6, 2026.

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