Simul Studio

A Huji Cam alternative with more control

Huji Cam made the 1998 disposable look famous: one tap, a date stamp, done. If you love the idea but want more than one look, or want to edit afterwards, here's how Simul Studio compares.

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Fig. 1 — One look, or a bag of them

Huji Cam is free with a single US$0.99 in-app purchase and one signature look. Simul Studio costs more to unlock (one payment) but gives you hundreds of film-inspired looks, a live camera and a full darkroom editor on iPhone and Android.

Simul StudioHuji Cam
PlatformsiPhone and AndroidiPhone and Android
PriceFree, with five free exports; one-time unlock (US$9.99 on the App Store)Free; one in-app purchase (US$0.99 Extra Options). The Android version contains ads
Looks544 film-inspired looks on iPhone, based on film stocksOne signature 1998 disposable-camera look
EditingExposure, colour, curves, grain, halation, masks; non-destructiveMinimal by design
Date stampYes, on iPhoneYes

Checked 12 October 2026 from each app's official store listing or website. Prices are US list prices and vary by country; apps change, so check the store before you buy.

One look vs a whole darkroom

Huji's charm is that there's nothing to decide. Point, shoot, and the photo comes out warm, soft and dated like a 1998 print.

Simul Studio gives you the choices Huji takes away: the film stock, the grain, the contrast, the crop. For a Huji-style result, pick an ISO 400 colour negative look such as Fuji Superia 400, add grain and, on iPhone, a date stamp. Our disposable camera guide walks through it.

Which should you choose?

Choose Huji Cam if

  • You want one look and zero decisions
  • You want the cheapest option

Choose Simul Studio if

  • You want different film looks for different photos
  • You want to edit after you shoot
  • You want no ads

Try it on your own photos

Simul Studio is on iPhone and Android, and the first five exports are free.

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Questions

Is Huji Cam free?

Yes. Huji Cam is free to download with one optional US$0.99 in-app purchase on the US App Store, checked October 2026. The Android version contains ads.

Is Huji Cam on Android?

Yes, Huji Cam by Manhole, Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play.

How do I get the Huji look in Simul?

Use an ISO 400 colour-negative look like Fuji Superia 400, add grain, and on iPhone turn on a date stamp. See our disposable camera look guide.

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Written by the maker of Simul Studio, so we're not neutral, but we've tried to be fair and stick to what each app's own listing says. Other app names and trademarks belong to their owners; Simul Studio isn't affiliated with them.