# Reelshot vs Loop Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reelshot at 81% against Loop Cam's 0%. Reelshot also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (529 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reelshot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Loop Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reelshot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reelshot has 529 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Reelshot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loop Cam's.

Reelshot ships an update weekly, Loop Cam every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reelshot | Loop Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelshot-vlog-camera-app/id1449364632/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **529** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 299 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeltime Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449364631) | [Vignesh Jayaprakash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747672852) |

## What reviewers say

### Reelshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelshot-vlog-camera-app/id1449364632)

This app combines a 4K video camera with powerful editing tools to create professional vlogs and short-form videos. It offers AI-powered thumbnail generation, real-time editing capabilities, and project management for effortless content creation.

**Highlights:** 4K Video Camera with unlimited filming, Real-time A/B Roll editing, AI Vlog cover and thumbnail generator, One-tap clip trimming and recaps, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Unlimited projects and content history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Reelshot Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Reelshot Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Reelshot Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reelshot Pro AI Studio | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Reelshot PRO | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient video editing
- 🎨 Helpful features for vlogging/content creation
- 💡 Innovative real-time editing capabilities
- 🕰️ Useful time-lapse and slow-motion modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or footage deletion issues
- 💰 Concerns about pricing changes and lack of grandfathering

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes during editing
- Recorded videos sometimes disappear or fail to upload

**Requested features**

- Add horizontal video recording option
- Improve export/sharing capabilities without Pro subscription
- Introduce more text/font customization options
- Implement auto-save or backup to prevent data loss


### Loop Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371)

Capture and edit videos and photos hands-free with automatic clip recording and timed photo capture. Perfect for solo creators, it offers a built-in editor, voice control, and Apple Watch integration to streamline content creation.

**Highlights:** Automatic clip recording, Timed photo capture, Apple Watch remote control, Voice control, Multiple aspect ratios, Built-in video editor, Creator presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reelshot free?

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

### Is Loop Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reelshot or Loop Cam?

Reelshot is rated higher. Reelshot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while Loop Cam averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Reelshot or Loop Cam have ads?

Neither Reelshot nor Loop Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reelshot or Loop Cam?

Reelshot ships an update weekly, and Loop Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reelshot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop Cam on October 24, 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.*