VistaFinder Mx vs The Simple Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VistaFinder Mx
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VistaFinder Mx−Rの特長 高品質なライブ映像伝送とARによる直感的な指示が可能な遠隔作業支援システムです。以下の特長があります。 1) 独自の伝送制御技術により、モバイル環境でも安定品質を実現 2) 超軽量な電子政府推奨暗号「KCipher-2」や端末認証により、最高峰の安全性を提供 3) 独自のマーカーレスAR技術により、事前準備無しで直感的な手書き指示を実現 （オプション） 【お願い】本製品は、通信相手となる送信アプリケーション（VistaFinder Mx-T）、および、セッション管理を行うサーバと組み合わせる必要があります。詳細は、弊社問い合わせ先(vista-finder-support@kddi-tech.com)までご連絡ください。
The Simple Camera
Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.
- High quality photos (48MP)
- Live photos and videos
- Minimal User Interface
- Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto
- Apple Watch support
- Lock screen widget launch
- Lockable focus and exposure
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SIMPLE IS THE BEST. This is the most simple camera on our planet. - High quality photos(48MP), live photos and videos. - Minimal User Interface and sophisticated feature. - Easy and Intuitive to use. - Support UltraWide / Wide / Telephoto camera - Launch-able from Lock screen widget. - Lockable focus and exposure. - Free App but almost no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VistaFinder Mx at none against The Simple Camera's 1. VistaFinder Mx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). The Simple Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price 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. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VistaFinder Mx asks for nothing beyond the download.
VistaFinder Mx ships an update every 3 months, The Simple Camera weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | VistaFinder Mx | The Simple Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (206 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 206 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDDI technology | KANAME OHARA |
Bugs and requests
VistaFinder Mx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Simple Camera
Reported bugs
23 issues- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving
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- App not launching after permission granted
- Feature broken: no longer goes to landscape with Apple TV
- Focus problems, blurry photos
- 48MP setting disables zoom
- Vertical/horizontal orientation detection issues
- Widget icon disappeared after update
- Video focus issues
- Shutter button placement issues
- Volume buttons not working for shutter
- App reverts to free mode after purchase
- App crashes after update
- Silent mode not working
- Shutter sound randomly plays
- Ads appearing during critical moments
- In-app purchase not unlocking full version
- App not saving photos after processing
- Accelerometer metadata corrupted, causing orientation issues in other apps
- 1:1 square shooting results in vertical shift
Requested features
14 requests- Add 24MP resolution option
- Improve zoom functionality and buttons
- Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
- Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
- Allow saving to custom albums
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- Implement portrait mode
- Add Timelapse and Panorama features
- Add option to toggle adjustable exposure/brightness square
- Support for cinematic mode
- Add option to change app icon
- Mirror effect for front camera
- VGA resolution setting
- Improve QR code reader functionality
- Allow setting as default camera app
In-app purchases
VistaFinder Mx
No in-app purchases
The Simple Camera
- Full feature option$5.99
Questions
Is VistaFinder Mx free?
Is The Simple Camera free?
Do VistaFinder Mx or The Simple Camera have ads?
Which is updated more often, VistaFinder Mx or The Simple Camera?
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