# REC vs Cinema P3 Pro Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Cinema P3 Pro Camera at 4.7 against REC's 3.8. Cinema P3 Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (76% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cinema P3 Pro Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cinema P3 Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinema P3 Pro Camera has 376 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of REC's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cinema P3 Pro Camera's.

REC ships an update monthly, Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | Cinema P3 Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) | **[4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Thomas Blackburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/326488861) |

## What reviewers say

### REC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870)

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera settings, Manual focus and exposure control, Timecode synchronization, Multiple resolutions and frame rates, External microphone support, ProRes format support, External storage support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality video recording
- 👍 Professional results for educators
- 👍 Reliable and feature-rich
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 In-app storage for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no audio, hiss)
- 🐛 App crashes (ProRes, audio interface)
- 🐛 Video not saving/lost footage
- 🐛 Freezing/lagging during recording
- 🐛 Stabilization issues

**Reported bugs**

- No audio after iOS update
- ProRes recording errors
- Footage not saved
- App freezes during recording
- App crashes when choosing ProRes

**Requested features**

- Add pause and resume functionality
- Add log profile for iPhone 15
- Add LUT option
- Add 50/60 kHz fix for framerates
- Add focus loop


### Cinema P3 Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039)

This application provides advanced manual controls for capturing professional-quality photos and videos. It offers extensive features for color grading, focus, and audio, allowing for cinematic results directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic camera controls, 10-bit video capture with Apple Log and HDR formats, Advanced scopes for real-time image analysis, Anamorphic desqueeze and distortion correction, LUT support for color grading, Precise focus and audio controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| LUT Tools Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible features and controls
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎥 Powerful video capture capabilities
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🔍 Comprehensive manual controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🕰️ Weird frame rate issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of remote monitoring via second device

**Reported bugs**

- Face detection focus causing crashes
- Incorrect frame rates being recorded
- Inability to delete footage from within the app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch remote control support
- Implement manual bitrate control
- Include timelapse and slow motion modes
- Allow importing custom LUTs
- Add gimbal integration and control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

REC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cinema P3 Pro Camera free?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REC or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is rated higher. REC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Cinema P3 Pro Camera averages 4.7 from 376 ratings.

### Do REC or Cinema P3 Pro Camera have ads?

Neither REC nor Cinema P3 Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REC or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

REC ships an update monthly, and Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. Most recently, REC was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cinema P3 Pro Camera on November 3, 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.*