Midnight Video Camera vs Fear Effect Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midnight Video Camera
Capture clear videos in low-light conditions with enhanced sensitivity and amplification. Choose from multiple resolutions and export in standard MP4 format. Additional features like delayed start and automatic sleep are available via in-app purchase.
- Enhanced low-light sensitivity
- Software amplification for higher sensitivity
- Multiple video resolution options
- MP4 file format with H.264/HEVC
- Delayed start of recording (in-app purchase)
- Automatic monitor sleep (in-app purchase)
Read full descriptionHide full description
This is the video application specialized for shooting in the dark. 1. SENSITIVITY In case of iPhone X, the sensitivity can be increased up to ISO = 1760, shutter speed = 1/3 sec. 2. AMPLIFICATION By software processing, you can shoot a video with even higher sensitivity. 3. RESOLUSTION In case of iPhone X, you can choose the resolution from 192x144, 352x288, 480x360, 640x480, 960x540, 1280x720, 1920x1080. 4. FILE FORMAT Extension: mp4 Video: H.264, HEVC Audio: AAC 44.1kHz 5. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS By "In-App Purchase", you can use the following functions. •Automatic sleep of monitor •Delayed start of recording •Extending of recording time
Fear Effect Cam
Easily create unsettling horror videos with this camera app. Apply cursed video filters to your footage for a chilling effect.
- Horror video creation
- Cursed video filters
- Easy to use camera
- Footage editing
Read full descriptionHide full description
iHorrorCamera is a camera application that can easily shoot horror videos. You can easily shoot horror videos like a cursed video.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fear Effect Cam at 4.5 against Midnight Video Camera's 2.7. Fear Effect Cam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). Midnight Video Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Midnight Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fear Effect Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fear Effect Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Midnight Video Camera's written reviews are positive against 57% of Fear Effect Cam's.
Midnight Video Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Fear Effect Cam monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midnight Video Camera | Fear Effect Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukiko Iwai | Masaharu Tsukamoto |
Customer experience
Midnight Video Camera
Fear Effect Cam
In-app purchases
Midnight Video Camera
- Enable All Functions$7.99
Fear Effect Cam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Midnight Video Camera free?
Is Fear Effect Cam free?
Which has better reviews, Midnight Video Camera or Fear Effect Cam?
Do Midnight Video Camera or Fear Effect Cam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Midnight Video Camera or Fear Effect Cam?
Other comparisons
