# Watch Snap vs The Simple Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Simple Camera at 55% against Watch Snap's 0%. The Simple Camera also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Watch Snap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watch Snap asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Simple Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Watch Snap's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Simple Camera's.

Watch Snap ships an update every 5 months, The Simple Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Snap | The Simple Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-snap-social-camera-remote/id980208861/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Approk](https://appshunter.io/developer/980208860) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-snap-social-camera-remote/id980208861)

Control your iPhone camera remotely with your Apple Watch. Take photos, preview them live, and instantly share them to social media with a single tap. Perfect for group shots without needing selfie sticks or asking strangers.

**Highlights:** Live preview on Apple Watch, Remote photo capture, One-tap social sharing, Instant and timer modes, Lock screen launch

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Simple Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** High quality photos (48MP), Live photos and videos, Minimal User Interface, Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto, Apple Watch support, Lock screen widget launch, Lockable focus and exposure

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 📸 High photo quality
- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Ads in free version
- 📉 Quality not as good as native app
- ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
- 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving

**Requested features**

- Add 24MP resolution option
- Improve zoom functionality and buttons
- Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
- Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
- Allow saving to custom albums


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Snap free?

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

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watch Snap or The Simple Camera?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. Watch Snap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Simple Camera averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do Watch Snap or The Simple Camera have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; Watch Snap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Snap or The Simple Camera?

Watch Snap ships an update every 5 months, and The Simple Camera weekly. Most recently, Watch Snap was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Simple Camera on October 26, 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.*