# Selfshot vs Glow Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Glow Cam at 4.5 against Selfshot's 3.9. Glow Cam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Selfshot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (112 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selfshot sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Glow Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glow Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Selfshot has 112 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Selfshot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glow Cam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, Glow Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selfshot | Glow Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfshot-front-flash-camera/id959254082/reviews) | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-cam-front-selfie-flash/id6741378333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Americos Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/727632745) | [Ruman Gersiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782235581) |

## What reviewers say

### Selfshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfshot-front-flash-camera/id959254082)

Capture stunning selfies and videos even in complete darkness using your device's front camera. This app enhances low-light photography with a built-in flash and offers features like a self-timer and burst mode. Easily share your creations with friends on social media.

**Highlights:** Front flash camera for dark environments, Capture selfies and videos in low light, Self-timer for hands-free shots, Burst mode for rapid selfies, Use as a mirror, Share photos and videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filters Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stickers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Self-timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frames & Filters Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful for low-light selfies
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brightens photos effectively
- 🚀 Works well on older iPhones
- ✅ Fulfills its promise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Many features are paid
-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 🖼️ Small camera preview window
- 📉 Image quality can be lower
- 💰 High cost for premium features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when taking selfies
- Videos are deleted if too long
- Front camera preview is too small
- Photos turn out black or with a hint
- App crashes when taking a photo

**Requested features**

- Option to change camera size
- Adjustable light intensity
- Add sound for videos
- Improve photo clarity
- Option to change camera aspect ratio


### Glow Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-cam-front-selfie-flash/id6741378333)

Enhance your selfies and videos with a dynamic color flash. This app provides a customizable colored preview background to illuminate your shots, even in low light. Easily adjust colors and save your creations directly to your gallery.

**Highlights:** Smart color lighting system, Customizable preview background, Front flash and selfie ring light effect, Capture photos and videos, Instant saving to gallery, Adjustable colors

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $7.49 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $11.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selfshot free?

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

### Is Glow Cam free?

Glow Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Selfshot or Glow Cam?

Glow Cam is rated higher. Selfshot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Glow Cam averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do Selfshot or Glow Cam have ads?

Selfshot shows ads; Glow Cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Selfshot or Glow Cam?

Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glow Cam fortnightly. Most recently, Selfshot was updated on October 26, 2026 and Glow Cam on October 24, 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.*