Comparison

Selfshot vs LumiCam

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

Head to head
About

Selfshot

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
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With Selfshot use the awesome front-facing camera of your iPhone or iPad to take selfies and videos in dark. Selfshot is perfect for those times when you want to take a photo or video of yourself but usually can’t because it’s pitch dark. It’s also great for late night with your friends at a party or on SnapChat, Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and many more. Features: — One universal download for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad — Take selfies and videos in dark with your front-facing camera — Use it as a mirror — Fun, fast and easy to use — Take photos and videos in portrait or landscape orientation — Share with your friends Suggestions: — Take selfies or videos in bed — See how you look before the party — Very helpful in a nightclub — Great for group shots — Use it everyday and every night Premium features: Video Capture videos in dark with just a single tap. Perfect for parties at night! Self-timer Capture photos in dark by setting the timer - for 3, 5, or 10 seconds - with just a single tap. Your friends will love you for the perfect shot! Burst Capture 10 rapid stream of selfies in dark with just a single tap. Later choose the best selfie! Selfshot is brought to you by Americos. To know more about us, visit http://www.americostech.com We’d love to hear from you about Selfshot. If you have any concerns, feedback, or questions email us at support@americostech.com

About

LumiCam

Enhance your selfies with perfect lighting, even in dark environments. This app offers real-time control over brightness and color, allowing you to capture bright, clear photos effortlessly without any extra equipment.

Highlights
  • Virtual front flash
  • Real-time lighting control
  • Customizable light colors
  • Intuitive interface
  • Low-light selfie enhancement
Features
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LumiCam – Perfect Lighting for Every Selfie LumiCam enhances your selfies with the perfect lighting, no matter where you are. Whether you’re indoors, at a party, or in low light, capture bright and clear photos effortlessly. Features: • Virtual Front Flash – Brighten your selfies with a simulated flash in dim conditions. • Real-Time Lighting Control – Adjust and preview lighting effects before capturing your shot. • Customizable Light Colors – Choose from a variety of hues to match your style. • Simple & Intuitive Interface – Enjoy a seamless and user-friendly experience. Why You’ll Love LumiCam: • Capture well-lit selfies anytime, anywhere. • Adjust brightness and color for the perfect shot. • No extra equipment needed—just your device! Perfect For: - Nighttime Selfies - Indoor Portraits - Party Moments - Social Media Content Download LumiCam now and take your selfies to the next level! Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1aee1846c58e80ff9747fdc3e56a705f Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-1aee1846c58e80f2b54ce42bf89eb78d

Screenshots

Selfshot4 screens
LumiCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

Selfshot and LumiCam both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Selfshot's written reviews are positive against 14% of LumiCam's. Selfshot also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). LumiCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Selfshot sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. LumiCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Selfshot holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Selfshot has 114 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Selfshot's written reviews are positive against 14% of LumiCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, LumiCam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Selfshot versus LumiCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfshotLumiCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (114 ratings) — better3.8 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmericos Technologies裕涛 兰

Customer experience

Selfshot

All ratings112 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.8%

LumiCam

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Selfshot

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

LumiCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Selfshot

One-time8
  • Burst$0.99
  • Filters Pack$0.99
  • Frames Pack$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Stickers Pack$0.99
  • Self-timer$1.99
  • Video$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Frames & Filters Pack$1.99
None

LumiCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selfshot free?
Selfshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LumiCam free?
LumiCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Selfshot or LumiCam?
Selfshot is rated higher. Selfshot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while LumiCam averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.
Do Selfshot or LumiCam have ads?
Selfshot shows ads; LumiCam does not.
Which is updated more often, Selfshot or LumiCam?
Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, and LumiCam every 2 months. Most recently, Selfshot was updated on November 6, 2026 and LumiCam on November 4, 2026.

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