# MixCam vs RØDE Capture

The clearest difference is rating: MixCam at 4.7 against RØDE Capture's 2.8. MixCam also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 73) and review sentiment (54% vs 31%). RØDE Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MixCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. RØDE Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixCam has 6K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of MixCam's written reviews are positive against 31% of RØDE Capture's.

MixCam ships an update fortnightly, RØDE Capture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MixCam | RØDE Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-front-and-back-camera/id1477390597/reviews)** | [2.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-capture/id1588683096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 31.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371) |

## What reviewers say

### MixCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-front-and-back-camera/id1477390597)

Record videos simultaneously using your device's front and back cameras. Capture your reactions while filming a scene, narrate your videos, or take group photos without missing yourself. This app is ideal for authentic vlogging and live reactions.

**Highlights:** Shoot both cameras at the same time, Action Mode for steady video, Switch cameras during filming, Group photo mode, Add motion blur in real time, MixOver camera mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Business Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Awesome dual camera feature
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Nice alternative to BeReal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 🐛 Camera quality problems
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 💰 Expensive/too many paid features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working simultaneously
- Video recording not working
- Audio not recording
- Camera brightness issues
- Camera flipping upside down

**Requested features**

- Add 4K video support
- Improve image stabilization
- Allow separate video files for front/back cameras
- Add live streaming to social platforms
- Provide more camera controls (exposure, focus, etc.)


### RØDE Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-capture/id1588683096)

This app provides intuitive controls and powerful creative tools for professional video and audio recording. It offers dual camera modes and complete in-app control for compatible RØDE microphones, making it ideal for interviews, field reporting, and social media content creation.

**Highlights:** Dual camera modes (split screen, picture-in-picture), Complete RØDE microphone control, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Professional video and audio recording, Customizable video settings (aspect ratio, resolution, frame rate)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Seamless RODE microphone integration
- 📱 Dual camera/PiP recording capability
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎥 4K video recording support
- 🔊 Professional audio control with external mics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent audio dropout and cutout issues
- 🐛 Lip-sync and audio-video sync problems
- 🐛 App crashes and instability
- 🐛 Videos fail to save or get lost
- 📹 Poor video stabilization performance

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cuts out mid-recording
- Lip-sync drift during playback
- App crashes randomly during recording
- Videos not saved to camera roll
- Black screen flashing in split camera mode

**Requested features**

- 25fps and 50fps PAL frame rate support
- Manual exposure and white balance controls
- Zoom lens options (5x, 28mm, 35mm support)
- Settings persistence between sessions
- Teleprompter integration or overlay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MixCam free?

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

### Is RØDE Capture free?

RØDE Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MixCam or RØDE Capture?

MixCam is rated higher. MixCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while RØDE Capture averages 2.8 from 73 ratings.

### Do MixCam or RØDE Capture have ads?

Neither MixCam nor RØDE Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MixCam or RØDE Capture?

MixCam ships an update fortnightly, and RØDE Capture every 3 weeks. Most recently, MixCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and RØDE Capture on October 21, 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.*