# MixCam vs Alpine DVR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MixCam at 54% against Alpine DVR's 0%. MixCam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Alpine DVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Alpine DVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixCam has 6K ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of Alpine DVR's.

MixCam ships an update fortnightly, Alpine DVR every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MixCam | Alpine DVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-front-and-back-camera/id1477390597/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-dvr/id1606071381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Shenzhen Xiaozhen Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580274508) |

## 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.)


### Alpine DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpine-dvr/id1606071381)

Connect to your driving recorder or sports camera via WiFi to access and process captured photos and videos. This software facilitates resource management for various use cases like evidence collection and sharing.

**Highlights:** Connect to devices via WiFi, Access photos and videos, Process media resources, Support for driving recorders, Support for sports cameras, Facilitates forensics and sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MixCam free?

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

### Is Alpine DVR free?

Alpine DVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MixCam or Alpine DVR?

MixCam is rated higher. MixCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Alpine DVR averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do MixCam or Alpine DVR have ads?

Neither MixCam nor Alpine DVR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MixCam or Alpine DVR?

MixCam ships an update fortnightly, and Alpine DVR every 9 months. Most recently, MixCam was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alpine DVR 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.*