# V vs OpenCam

The clearest difference is rating: OpenCam at 4.5 against V's 1.8. OpenCam also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and ratings volume (46 vs 4). V's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 46 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of V's written reviews are positive against 56% of OpenCam's.

V ships an update monthly, OpenCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | OpenCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-coptr/id1488072930/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [ZHI QI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600280957) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-coptr/id1488072930)

Control a drone, preview its camera feed in real-time, and adjust camera settings. Download and share captured photos and videos directly from the app. Map your drone's position and flight path for precise navigation.

**Highlights:** HD live preview, Flight parameter customization, Drone position and path mapping, Remote photo/video capture, Gimbal tilt adjustment, Real-time camera parameter adjustment, One-click social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690)

Capture cinematic videos using the full camera sensor in an open gate format. This app provides professional tools and manual controls for easy editing into various social media orientations, offering a filmmaker's framing to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Shoot in wider 4:3 frame, Record once, edit for any social media, Live LUT previews, Pro tools (Apple Log, ProRes), Intuitive manual controls, Effortless exposure lock, Glide zoom effect

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

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

### Is OpenCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V or OpenCam?

OpenCam is rated higher. V averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OpenCam averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do V or OpenCam have ads?

Neither V nor OpenCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V or OpenCam?

V ships an update monthly, and OpenCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, V was updated on September 9, 2026 and OpenCam on September 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.*