# S Camera vs EM3D

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | EM3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[3.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-ethan-makes-3d-scanner/id1546149822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Brawny Lads](https://appshunter.io/developer/622937459) |

## 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


### EM3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-ethan-makes-3d-scanner/id1546149822)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export PLY | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export OBJ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export STL | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export Point Cloud | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export Scene | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*