# Death Lens vs VHS cam

The clearest difference is price: VHS cam at Free against Death Lens's $1.99. VHS cam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Death Lens's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

VHS cam is free to download; Death Lens costs $1.99 up front. Death Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VHS cam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VHS cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VHS cam has 756 ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Death Lens's written reviews are positive against 73% of VHS cam's.

Death Lens ships an update every 3 months, VHS cam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Lens | VHS cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-lens/id970358327/reviews) | **[4.6 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOKUS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020223197) | [Maxim Kartuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/516309405) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-lens/id970358327)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture video with a classic camcorder aesthetic. Offers multiple aspect ratios, frame rates, and manual controls for focus and exposure. Includes features for easy social media sharing and efficient video management.

**Highlights:** Classic mini DV camcorder styling, Multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9), Adjustable frame rates (24-240fps), Manual focus and exposure control, Save videos to square frame for Instagram, Batch import/export and delete functions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Recording | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent video quality for skateboarding and fisheye filming
- 👍 Easy to use interface and straightforward controls
- 🎬 4:3 aspect ratio mimics VX1000 aesthetic
- 🔧 Customizable settings (white balance, exposure, focus, frame rates)
- 📱 Works seamlessly with Death Lens fisheye attachment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 $2 price point not clearly communicated before purchase
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Videos fail to save or disappear after recording
- 🐛 Black screen issues when viewing footage
- 🐛 Recording button shows active but doesn't actually record

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing or playing back footage
- Videos don't save to camera roll despite recording indicator
- Black screen appears instead of video clips
- Recording continues after pressing stop button
- Audio cuts out during recording or doesn't sync properly

**Requested features**

- 60fps capability for 4:3 classic mode
- Zoom functionality while recording
- Volume button control for start/stop recording
- Larger record button
- Built-in video editing capabilities


### VHS cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735)

Capture videos and photos with a realistic retro VHS filter. This app simulates the principles of old VHS cameras, allowing you to change date stamps and apply the effect to existing media. Relive nostalgic moments or create new memories with an authentic vintage aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Realistic VHS filter, Customizable date stamp, Apply to photos and videos, Unlimited recording time, Simulates real VHS principles

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E240 - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| E240 PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| E240 PRO - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| E240 PRO | $14.99 | one-time |
| E240 - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fixed payment error
- 🚀 Looks like a real VHS camera
- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Nostalgia VHS
- 🚀 Great app and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera flips and upside down videos
- 🐛 Removed fizzy VHS screen
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for more features
- 🐛 Restored purchase doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to restore purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flips and upside down videos
- Restored purchase doesn't work
- Crashes when trying to restore purchase
- Reversed dates
- Videos not saved to library

**Requested features**

- More VHS effects and customization
- Ability to edit out date and time
- Landscape mode
- 4:3 aspect ratio
- More grain and noise


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Lens free?

Death Lens costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VHS cam free?

VHS cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Death Lens or VHS cam?

VHS cam is rated higher. Death Lens averages 3.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while VHS cam averages 4.6 from 756 ratings.

### Do Death Lens or VHS cam have ads?

Neither Death Lens nor VHS cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Death Lens or VHS cam?

Death Lens ships an update every 3 months, and VHS cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Death Lens was updated on October 24, 2026 and VHS cam 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.*