# CamTrackAR vs Byplay Camera

The clearest difference is rating: CamTrackAR at 4.5 against Byplay Camera's 3.7. CamTrackAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (375 vs 17). Byplay Camera's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamTrackAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Byplay Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamTrackAR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamTrackAR has 375 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of CamTrackAR's written reviews are positive against 67% of Byplay Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, Byplay Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamTrackAR | Byplay Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167/reviews)** | [3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byplay-camera/id1533976867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FXhome Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502545166) | [BYPLAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689102259) |

## What reviewers say

### CamTrackAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167)

This app enables mobile virtual production by capturing video and 3D tracking data simultaneously. It offers dynamic 3D model placement, advanced chroma keying, and the ability to import virtual backgrounds for professional pre-visualization and faster post-production workflows.

**Highlights:** 3D tracking video capture, Dynamic 3D model placement, World-leading chroma key technology, Import virtual backgrounds, ARKit and LiDAR Scanner integration, Automatic camera tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Genuinely the most useful tool ever
- 🚀 Amazing App!
- 🚀 Good but
- 🚀 Awesome. Just missing a key piece
- 🚀 Amazing for Blender

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 DECEMBER 2025 update, this app is abandonware
- 🐛 Needs an update
- 🐛 No updates
- 🐛 Tiny imperfections in tracking
- 🐛 everyone seems to love the app, why  no updates?

**Reported bugs**

- Camera is not attached to the path when exported to fbx
- The app record button is stuck on grey and can't shoot video. It's useless unless I can shoot something. I managed to shoot one test before the app failed and it worked fine. I hope the make a fix that will enable users to track using other video apps on the phone and /or connect to more pro cameras
- I don't know if others have had the same problem but when I open the app there is only a black screen if done everything like uninstall- restarting my phone. Am I doing something wrong?

**Requested features**

- 25p PLEASEEE!!!
- Needs support for 24 and 25fps
- How do I point at the Grid and press Set Floor?
- Add 24FPS
- Lens selection/ zoom, Frame rate, Video resolution, Option to flip the camera 180 degrees


### Byplay Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byplay-camera/id1533976867)

Easily create professional VFX shots with AR-powered video tracking. Get complete 3D scene data for Blender, C4D, or Houdini in seconds. Automates complex tasks for faster compositing and seamless integration into your projects.

**Highlights:** AR camera tracking, 3D scene data generation, Houdini, Blender, C4D integration, Environment EXR export, Custom NULL points, Automated compositing tools

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month of unlimited videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Byplay Unlimited, monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| One year of unlimited videos | $34.99 | per year |
| Byplay Unlimited, yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamTrackAR free?

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

### Is Byplay Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamTrackAR or Byplay Camera?

CamTrackAR is rated higher. CamTrackAR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Byplay Camera averages 3.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do CamTrackAR or Byplay Camera have ads?

Byplay Camera shows ads; CamTrackAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamTrackAR or Byplay Camera?

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, and Byplay Camera monthly. Most recently, CamTrackAR was updated on October 13, 2026 and Byplay Camera on October 7, 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.*