# S Camera vs WCam

The clearest difference is rating: S Camera at 2.5 against WCam's 1.0. S Camera also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 15 months). WCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

S Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S Camera has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, WCam every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | WCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcam/id1279135611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [凯兴 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120890137) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### WCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcam/id1279135611)

This utility app allows you to view and control Wi-Fi cameras on your local network. It automatically scans for devices and offers adjustable camera settings like resolution and brightness. The app supports various shooting modes and USB camera button functionality.

**Highlights:** Automatic LAN device scanning, Adjustable camera parameters (format, resolution, brightness, contrast), Multiple shooting modes (real-time, low-res preview), USB camera button support, Simple and fast interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is WCam free?

WCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or WCam?

S Camera is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while WCam averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do S Camera or WCam have ads?

Neither S Camera nor WCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or WCam?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and WCam every 15 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and WCam on October 20, 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.*