Comparison

Desqueeze PRO vs Beastcam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Desqueeze PRO

Effortlessly resize, de-squeeze, and upscale photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media optimization or create custom dimensions up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos, while preserving quality and metadata.

Highlights
  • Batch resizing for unlimited photos and videos
  • De-squeeze anamorphic photos
  • Resize Live Photos
  • Reformat to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, MP4, MOV, M4V
  • Apply 100+ social media templates
  • Custom dimensions up to 18,000px (photos) and 8K (videos)
  • Preserve HDR and metadata
Features
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Advanced batch resampling and upscaling for professional photos and videos — featuring precision Lanczos/Bicubic math, custom bitrate control, and deep color management. Apply 100+ templates, process high-res formats up to 18,000 × 12,000 px and 8K video, and maintain strict color and HDR fidelity for your creative workflows. Get full, permanent access with a single, standalone purchase—no subscriptions required. FEATURES: Resample / Resize • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resample and resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible sizing • Batch resample and resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Precision Lanczos and Bicubic interpolation math for crystal-clear upscaling • De-squeeze anamorphic photos and videos • Preserve Live Photo format or convert it to still image or video Import Sources • Multiple photos and videos from Photo Library and Files • Full album from the Photo Library • Front or rear camera Photo Format • PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF photo formats • Auto - reuse the original photo format when possible • JPEG / HEIC compression quality: 0-100% • TIFF compression: Zip, LZW, PackBits, Uncompressed • DPI management Video Format • MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Auto - reuse the original video format when possible • Codec: Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Bitrate: Automatic or Manual • Framerate: Automatic or Optimized (6, 12, 15, 24, 30, 48, 60) FPS Canvas Tools • Flip and Rotate with photo and video inside • Position for Fill and Fit layout mode • Fill Color for Fit mode Color Management • Full color preservation / best match for Automatic (HDR) color profile • Color Space: sRGB, Display P3, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB, BT.2100 • Bit Depth: SDR (8-bit), HDR(10-bit) and 16-bit colors • HDR Format: HDR10, Gain Map, Dolby Vision Templates • 100+ social media, optimization, wallpaper, message, de-squeeze, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and other templates • Custom / personal templates for your own tasks • Template library customization for your workflows Preview • Photo viewer with zoom up to actual size • Video player Share / Export • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Specify filenames: original or custom ——— Device specific maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: • Photos (8-bit): from 12,000 x 10,000 (12K) up to 18,000 x 12,000 (18K) • Videos: from 4096 x 2160 (4K Cinematic) up to 7680 x 4320 (8K) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. ——— Contact & Links • Contact us by Email: contact@desqueeze.com • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @desqueeze • Visit our Website: http://desqueeze.com • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: http://desqueeze.com/privacy

About

Beastcam

This app offers advanced controls for capturing professional-quality photos and videos on your iPhone. It provides granular control over settings like focus and exposure, supports external lenses and microphones, and includes features for efficient file management and organization.

Highlights
  • Complete control over focus, exposure, zoom, and white balance
  • Support for anamorphic lenses and external microphones
  • Advanced presets for workflow organization
  • Project and scene-based file management
  • Focus peaking, false colors, and histogram analysis
  • Image stabilization and aspect ratio guides
Features
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Beastcam makes it easier than ever to capture the best possible photos and videos on your iPhone. It’s fast and easy-to-use, but powerful and customizable as a professional camera when you need it. We believe Beastcam is the most intuitive and advanced camera app ever created for capturing life’s special moments, expanding the capabilities of your iPhone camera to its fullest potential, and taking your #iPhoneography to the next level! *Complete control Easily set, fine-tune, and lock the most important settings you need in seconds, such as focus, exposure, zoom, white balance, and more using Beastcam’s intuitive design, quick-access buttons, precise value sliders, focus, and exposure reticles. All are available with a single tap on the home screen. *Hardware support Enhance your creativity with built-in support for DOF adapters, 1.33X & 1.55X anamorphic lenses in both photo and video mode. Improve your sound quality with external microphones and dial in the perfect settings for your environment, such as gain, audio format, sample rates. *Advanced presets Speed up and organize your workflow with shareable presets for every available setting. Save time setting up your camera with unlimited customizable presets for all available settings that can be applied at any time. Perfect for multi-phone setups, DOF Adapters, 1.33X & 1.55X anamorphic lenses, and other commonly used settings like frame rate, resolution, etc. *File management Save time finding your files by creating projects and scenes that auto-generate readable file names based on the project name, scene name and take # and prioritize your best footage (or delete your worst) with a single tap as soon as you’ve finished recording, or later in the built-in gallery. Conveniently manage and share all of your organized photos and videos with the built-in gallery. -SSD recording support on iPhone 15 and 16 Pro Series # Features - Set and lock focus and exposure with reticles - Precisely adjust white balance, focus, zoom, and exposure settings right from the home screen - Analyze your shots accurately: focus peaking, false colors, zebras, and histogram - Take steadier shots with standard or cinematic image stabilization - De-squeeze footage to 2.39:1 for 1.33X anamorphic lenses and 2.76:1 for 1.55X anamorphic lenses - Rotate orientation for DOF lens adapters - quick zoom, perfect for manual focus - Switch between any of your iPhone cameras - Monitor audio levels, microphone type, format, and sample rate right on the home screen - Compose your shots with 1:1, 2.39:1, and 2.76:1 aspect ratio guides and grids - Show/hide all of the menus from your home screen - Built-in flash/torch control - Create projects and scenes that auto-generate easy-to-read folder and file names based on the project name, scene name, take # - Prioritize your best footage (or delete your worst) with a single tap as soon as you’ve finished recording or later in the gallery - View, rename, move, share, or delete files with the built-in gallery - Custom local presets for white balance, zoom, and focus - Create shareable global presets for all available settings (video mode only) - Custom settings/rules for a fresh start - Easily adjust exposure, focus, zoom with gesture controls # Video - 4K 3840x2160, QHD 2560x1440, FHD 1920x1080 or HD 1280x720 resolutions - 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 120, or 240 FPS options - Bit rates: Low, Standard, High, Beast (up to 160 Mbit/s) - 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR - 10-bit SDR - ProRes (+Apple Log on iPhone 15, 16, and 17 Pro Series) Note: Some resolution and FPS options are not available on older iPhone models. The bit rate may vary depending on the resolution, FPS, and scene of your video # Audio - ACC, PCM, AIFF audio formats - 44.1kHz and 48kHz audio sample rates (device-dependent) - Supports built-in and external microphones - Control gain for external microphones #Photo - JPEG, HEIF, RAW, file formats - 1:1 , 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios

Screenshots

Desqueeze PRO4 screens
Beastcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beastcam at $2.99 against Desqueeze PRO's $14.99. Beastcam also leads on chart position (#32 vs unranked) and ratings volume (195 vs 57). Desqueeze PRO's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99 and Beastcam $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desqueeze PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 195 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desqueeze PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Beastcam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Desqueeze PRO versus Beastcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesqueeze PROBeastcam
Price$14.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better4.0 (195 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings57195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksei KhutarshchykauBeastGrip

Customer experience

Desqueeze PRO

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Beastcam

All ratings195 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative29.5%

Bugs and requests

Desqueeze PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beastcam

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • ProRes and 10-bit HDR not working
  • Upside down camera on some devices
  • Settings reset when changing lenses
  • Video recording not saving properly
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iPhones

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for Log/Flat profiles
  • Implement true constant frame rate
  • Add focus racking and focus peaking
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for remote control
  • Improve anamorphic lens support
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  • Add 48MP photo mode
  • Implement Dolby Vision and ProRes support

In-app purchases

None

Desqueeze PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Beastcam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desqueeze PRO free?
Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beastcam free?
Beastcam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Desqueeze PRO or Beastcam?
Desqueeze PRO is rated higher. Desqueeze PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Beastcam averages 4.0 from 195 ratings.
Do Desqueeze PRO or Beastcam have ads?
Neither Desqueeze PRO nor Beastcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desqueeze PRO or Beastcam?
Desqueeze PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beastcam every 2 months. Most recently, Desqueeze PRO was updated on September 20, 2026 and Beastcam on September 22, 2026.

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