Comparison

M=Camera vs SkiCam

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

Head to head
About

M=Camera

Take full creative control of your mobile photography with advanced manual settings. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, focal length, and white balance for professional-quality shots. Supports various formats and lenses for a sophisticated shooting experience.

Highlights
  • Manual ISO control
  • Manual shutter speed control
  • Manual focal length adjustment
  • White balance temperature control
  • Ultra-wide camera lens support
  • HEIC photo and HEVC video recording
  • Live Photos functionality
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Full manual controllable camera app. - ISO, Shutter Speed - Focal Length (Focus) - Whitebalance (Temperature) - UltraWide Camera Lens - Full pixel photo shooting - HEIC photo, HEVC video - LivePhotos Why don't you try this sophisticated experience?

About

SkiCam

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SkiCam is your ultimate hands-free camera operator for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and any sport where you can’t hold the phone but still want epic footage. Just set your phone up, and SkiCam automatically starts recording when the action begins – no cameraman required. Key Features • Automatic Recording Triggers Set a speed threshold and let SkiCam detect when you’re up and riding. Recording starts when you hit the speed, and stops when you slow down. • GPS Zone Triggers Mark two points on the water to define a filming zone. SkiCam only records inside your chosen area – perfect for capturing passes, tricks, or tournament runs. • Direction-Based Recording Record only when moving within a set direction (North, South, East, West, or custom). Perfect for consistent filming passes or slalom runs. • Custom Camera Settings Choose resolution, framerate, and front/rear camera for the perfect shot. Adjust zoom and lock manual focus to keep the subject sharp at all times. • High Shutter Speed Mode (New!) Reduce motion blur in fast or low-light shots for sharper, pro-quality footage. • Delay Timer & Speed Hold Fine-tune the start and stop delay so your clips include the full action without wasted footage. • Coaching Mode & Instant Replay Review your last run immediately after stopping. Great for self-coaching or driving + coaching. • Power & Screen Management Optionally turn the screen off while recording to save battery, or let SkiCam manage it automatically when recording starts and stops. • Perfect for Multiple Sports Waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting – if you move, SkiCam can film it.

Screenshots

M=Camera3 screens
SkiCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: M=Camera at Free against SkiCam's $8.99. SkiCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

M=Camera is free to download; SkiCam costs $8.99 up front. M=Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SkiCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M=Camera ships an update every 2 months, SkiCam every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M=Camera versus SkiCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM=CameraSkiCam
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKANAME OHARADaniel De Jonge

In-app purchases

1 purchases

M=Camera

One-time1
  • Full Feature$4.99
None

SkiCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M=Camera free?
M=Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkiCam free?
SkiCam costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do M=Camera or SkiCam have ads?
M=Camera shows ads; SkiCam does not.
Which is updated more often, M=Camera or SkiCam?
M=Camera ships an update every 2 months, and SkiCam every 4 weeks. Most recently, M=Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and SkiCam on October 25, 2026.

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