Comparison

S Camera vs EM3D

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

Head to head
About

S Camera

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
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This app helps you record and easy to upload to the most popular video channels. This app also provides you with 'fish eye', 'B&W', 'cartoon', 'sketch', 'vignette' effect filters. Features: - Universal version, also works on iPad - Blazing performance (dual core support) - Extremely Fast Launch: don't need to switch from photo capture to video capture as built-in camera app - Tap to focus & exposure - Share your recent recorded video or save videos in camera roll. - Auto save recording when interrupting by phone call, ... How to record: - Enable "Auto record after startup" to quickly start record after tapping app icon. - Tap on app icon in the app's home screen. Enjoy!

About

EM3D

Create 3D scans of objects, people, and pets using your device's front-facing 3D camera. Share your creations on social media, export them for 3D printing, or capture memories in a new dimension.

Highlights
  • 3D scan objects with front-facing camera
  • Create 360° or custom selfie videos
  • Scan kids and pets
  • Full color 3D scan export
  • 3D printing service integration
  • Mirror Saver feature for easier scanning
Features
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Ethan Makes 3D Scanner lets you 3D scan objects using the front-facing TrueDepth 3D camera sensor on your device. If your device has Face ID, it has a TrueDepth camera. - Share your 3D selfies on social media. - Automatically create a 360° selfie or create your own custom selfie video. - Scan your kids. They're only little once. Scan your pets. - Capture moments in 3D. - Create full color scans that can be exported and 3D printed in full color. - Supports Bluetooth shutter buttons for 3D scanning on a tripod. Send your full color 3D scan files away to have them 3D printed if you don't own a 3D printer. Use the Mirror Saver feature or the stand-alone EM3D: Mirror Saver app to view the screen on another device, which makes it easier to scan objects in front of you. If you don't have a second device, use the link in the app to download a 3D printable mirror adapter, which changes the direction of the front facing camera 90 degrees. If you follow the link, there is also information on purchasing a mirror adapter if you don't have access to a 3D printer. Use the Toggle Mesh feature from the Action menu to preview the mesh before you purchase an export option.

Screenshots

S Camera2 screens
EM3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EM3D at 3.2 against S Camera's 2.5. EM3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 17%). S Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EM3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EM3D holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EM3D has 101 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 45% of EM3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, EM3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
S Camera versus EM3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS CameraEM3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (19 ratings)3.2 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer春霞 陈Brawny Lads

Customer experience

S Camera

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative81.4%

EM3D

All ratings98 ratings
Positive54.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative40.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative45.0%

Bugs and requests

S Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make on screen recording possible
  • Add screen recording functionality
  • Make it so it records screen

EM3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

S Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
8 purchases

EM3D

One-time8
  • Share Videos$1.99
  • Export PLY$6.99
  • Export OBJ$6.99
Show 5 more
  • Export STL$6.99
  • Export Point Cloud$6.99
  • Export Scene$6.99
  • Unlock All Features$19.99
  • Lifetime Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is S Camera free?
S Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EM3D free?
EM3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S Camera or EM3D?
EM3D is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while EM3D averages 3.2 from 101 ratings.
Do S Camera or EM3D have ads?
Neither S Camera nor EM3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S Camera or EM3D?
S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and EM3D weekly. Most recently, S Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and EM3D on October 24, 2026.

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