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The Best Android Camera apps to help you forget about Instagram [Droid vs. Droid]
July 25, 2011 | by Andrew Kameka
Android App Reviews, Lifestyle
You disappoint me, Instagram. You promised that you’d deliver an Instagram Android months ago, and since then, there hasn’t been so much as a peep. More than six months have passed and not a single gram has been shared from the little green robot. Despite the number of Android users out there, you don’t seem to care that we want to get in on the photo-sharing and editing fun.
Thankfully, several Android camera apps offer similar effects and filters that have made Instagram such a desirable app. It’s impossible to say which is the best because different strokes float different boats, but we have descriptions and a few samples of each. Browse below to figure out which app helps you forget about the long wait for Instagram.
Little Photo :: The Value Pick (Free Lite, $0.99 Pro)
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Little Photo is the late 2nd-round pick that goes on to become an all-star. Not only is the app free, but it also keeps pace with some of the top options out there. Little Photo Auto saves the original photo, captures images up to 800px when used within the app, has a 3-second timer, and includes a long list of features. Only a small number of filters can be tuned, but users can add text, frames, and a plethora of effects. Little Photo can take a photo or import from the gallery and provide some great effects for anyone who wants to play with it. And if you require further controls, purchase the 99-cent plug-in that adds the ability to change brightness, contrast, merge photos, and more. [Read Review]
Snaptastic :: Pretty & Easy (Free Lite, €2.95 paid)
You know the old adage about imitation and flattery? Snaptastic produces images that flatter Instagram well. Many of the great effects from Instagram are replicable through this app, and they are done with ease. Snaptastic uses images from the camera or gallery and then provides presets for classic effects like 70′s, 80′s, Toy Cam, Contrast, Vignettes, and more. Users can also edit Brightness, Contrast, Light, Tint, and Saturation to get just the right effect. Once you’ve got everything down pat with the easy to understand editor, save that set-up for future use. You can also Save the image and share it into your social networking app of choice. Snaptastic is the first app I recommend trying because it’s powerful and likely to meet your needs. The free version has a watermark on your images, so purchase the paid version to remove it.
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I recommend Mytubo.
I also would suggest HDR Camera by Amalence. It takes several pics and then combines them right then. There is a setting that allows you to save each of the pics that is used . http://bit.ly/oeiI7Q http://bit.ly/oYPgPb
@andrew have you checked out Streamzoo? You will not miss Instagram after you try out Streamzoo
Instagram >>>>>>>>>
Just check the females on it
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Has lightbox been forgotten?? It is a direct competitor to Instagram and a solid one at that.
Also, I think Magic Hour for me is awesome. I feel like that one gets overlooked and it has filters GALORE!
I also like Little Photo. The inerface isn't nearly as nice, though, and it does have some bugs.
Lightbox is nice as well.
Picplz is an okay substitute.
I also just started using Molome, which looks kind of like Instagram.
Instaroid is nice for viewing/commenting/favoriting Instagram photos. (No sharing because Instagram won't allow other developers to do this.–You'd think they would since they can't seem to crank out an Android app of their own.)
I think the best sub for Instagram on Android is MyTubo. I can't believe you guys have not discovered this. It has a very strong & active community, more interactive and lively than PicPlz & Molome. It has cross-platform posting to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr and many more.
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Best by far is Vinnette, so many options it's the only one I've bought http://www.amazon.com/neilandtheresa-Vignette/dp/…
i like camera 360 a lot!
i also use retro camera, love that one, too. i use retro camera cuz i don't really have to think about my options, there are only 6, know what i mean? more shooting done.
camera 360 has a ton of options and is relatively quick!
i tried little photo, and really wanted to like it, but the UI was actually kinda confusing and it overlapped with my existing cameras. so… uninstalled. maybe if it got better i'd try it again! free is great!
According to me Picsay and Camera 360 are the best Android Camera apps that you can just rely on, instead of trying others!
Camera 360 is my favorite android camera apps!
Thanks for good list of Android Apps
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