# Masking Cam — Take the same photo

> Photo editing app using reference images as masking guides for precise capture. (iPhone/iPad app by 育良 邱.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-cam/id1531280550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [育良 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524416729)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-cam/id1531280550/reviews.md

## What is Masking Cam?

Take a picture in three steps
· Tap the gallery to select a photo and the photo will be rendered as a mask guide
· Move the camera or objects so that the reference guide coincides with the objects
· Capture photo

Mask photo adjust
· Adjust the density of the mask reference guide by adjusting the blur radius, upper threshold or lower threshold
· Tap the mask button in the top toolbar to switch the mask color or close the mask

Reference photo [Advanced Feature]
· Photos in the gallery will be displayed in picture-in-picture style
· The relative position indicator is displayed while focusing, which is convenient for you to adjust the shooting Angle at any time
· Drag, zoom, minimize

Mask mode [Advanced Features]
· Adjust the size of the eraser and erase excess mask references guide

Other features
· iOS 13 Dark Mode
· Swipe the preview up and down (or tap the arrow at the top) to switch albums, and click the name of the current album again to refresh the entire gallery
· Click the preview to manually focus
· Preview the zoom with two fingers
· Automatic crop according to the scale of mask photo
· Long press to delete the photo taken
· Four Orientations：Portrait、Portrait Upside Down、Landscape Left、Landscape Right

About us
We want to improve your photography with our app, but we want you to get rid of this camera aid and shoot something of your own as soon as possible.

## Key features

- Use gallery photos as mask guides
- Adjust mask density and color
- Picture-in-picture reference photos
- Mask eraser tool
- Dark Mode support
- Manual focus and zoom
- Automatic cropping

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Erase the mask photo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Removable Reference Photo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drag and Drop | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-cam/id1531280550/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 🤔

*2024-10-13*

Bought it but it is very bad Only losing money 👎

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for

*2022-01-22*

Great for “Before and After” pictures!

## Frequently asked questions about Masking Cam

### How do I use Masking Cam to take a photo?

To use Masking Cam, first select a photo from your gallery to use as a mask guide. Then, align your camera or objects with this guide and capture your photo. You can adjust the mask's blur radius, thresholds, and color for better precision.

### What are the advanced features in Masking Cam?

Advanced features include using reference photos in a picture-in-picture style with a relative position indicator, allowing you to adjust your shooting angle. You can also use a mask eraser to refine the mask reference guide.

### Can I adjust the mask reference guide in Masking Cam?

Yes, you can adjust the density of the mask reference guide by modifying the blur radius, upper threshold, or lower threshold. You can also switch the mask color or close it entirely via the mask button.

### Does Masking Cam support different photo orientations?

Yes, Masking Cam supports four orientations: Portrait, Portrait Upside Down, Landscape Left, and Landscape Right, providing flexibility for your shooting needs.

### How does Masking Cam handle photo albums and previews?

You can swipe up and down on the preview to switch between albums or tap the album name to refresh the gallery. Clicking the preview allows for manual focus, and two-finger pinch gestures enable zoom.

### What devices is Masking Cam compatible with?

Masking Cam is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting iPhone and iPod. It also features iOS 13 Dark Mode compatibility.

### How often is Masking Cam updated?

The latest version of Masking Cam is 1.6.0, which was last updated on September 19, 2022. This indicates a release cadence of approximately every 1-2 years.

### What is the user sentiment for Masking Cam?

Based on the provided data, Masking Cam has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed to neutral user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2022-09-19

- iOS 16 Support

### 1.5.0 — 2021-09-29

- iPhone 13 series support

### 1.4.0 — 2021-09-20

- Timer animation adjustment
- UI adjustment of Advanced Features
- [Advanced Features] You can view the corresponding touch points in the reference photo while focusing, which is convenient for you to correct the shooting Angle at any time
- [Advanced Features] iOS 15 supports Drag and Drop

### 1.3.0 — 2021-08-05

- Support to selfie
- Support to close the mask photo
- Support for setting the appearance
- Support to share
- Adjust the UI on the Settings page and advanced features page
- [Advanced Features] Reference photo support minimization to the edge of the screen
- [Advanced Features] Mask mode can set the eraser size

### 1.2.0 — 2021-05-20

- Camera timer
- Support telephoto and ultraWide camera
- Removable reference photo (In-App Purchase)
- Support for erasing redundant lines (In-App Purchase)

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