# S Camera vs File compressor

The clearest difference is rating: S Camera at 2.5 against File compressor's 2.0. S Camera also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). File compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). 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 File compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

S Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S Camera has 19 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of File compressor's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, File compressor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | File compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-resize-video/id1615873541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **16.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615348263) |

## 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


### File compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-compressor-resize-video/id1615873541)

This utility app allows users to batch compress images and videos to save storage space. It offers features like reducing video size, converting to MP4, cutting videos, and extracting audio. Users can also resize videos by percentage or exact size and edit video speed.

**Highlights:** Batch image compression, Reduce video file size, Resize by percentage or exact size, Convert to MP4, Cut video, Extract MP3 audio, Edit video speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Compressor Subs Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| File Compressor Subs Month | $9.99 | per month |
| File Compressor Subs Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is File compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or File compressor?

S Camera is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while File compressor averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do S Camera or File compressor have ads?

Neither S Camera nor File compressor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or File compressor?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and File compressor every 3 days. Most recently, S Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and File compressor on September 23, 2026.

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