# Selfshot vs FlashCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlashCam at 100% against Selfshot's 61%. FlashCam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Selfshot's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selfshot sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FlashCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlashCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Selfshot has 114 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of FlashCam's.

Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, FlashCam every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selfshot | FlashCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfshot-front-flash-camera/id959254082/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcam-selfie-light-and-glow/id6743643001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Americos Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/727632745) | [虹 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680117898) |

## 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


### FlashCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcam-selfie-light-and-glow/id6743643001)

Enhance your selfies with simulated front flash and professional lighting effects. Achieve stunning 1080P HD photo quality with adjustable fill light direction and gradient. Perfect for low-light conditions and creating layered lighting effects.

**Highlights:** Simulated front flash with 12 effects, Custom color tuning, Gradient Light mode, Adjustable fill light direction, 1080P HD photo quality, Simplified controls, Volume button shutter support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashCam Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| FlashCam Pro | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selfshot free?

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

### Is FlashCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Selfshot or FlashCam?

FlashCam is rated higher. Selfshot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while FlashCam averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Selfshot or FlashCam have ads?

Selfshot shows ads; FlashCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Selfshot or FlashCam?

Selfshot ships an update every 6 weeks, and FlashCam every 11 days. Most recently, Selfshot was updated on November 6, 2026 and FlashCam on October 30, 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.*