# S Camera vs VellCam

The clearest difference is rating: S Camera at 2.5 against VellCam's 1.8. S Camera also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). VellCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

S Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of VellCam's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, VellCam every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | VellCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews)** | [1.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vellcam/id1529791272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **16.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [有发 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061367764) |

## 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


### VellCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vellcam/id1529791272)

Connect to your Wi-Fi camera to view live footage and save images or video recordings. This utility app allows for real-time visual access and media capture from your connected device.

**Highlights:** Connect to Wi-Fi cameras, View real-time footage, Save images, Record video files, Media capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is VellCam free?

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

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

S Camera is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while VellCam averages 1.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do S Camera or VellCam have ads?

Neither S Camera nor VellCam shows ads.

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

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and VellCam every 4 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and VellCam on October 16, 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.*