Comparison

Phantom Cam vs Ugokist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phantom Cam

Transform ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Capture still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with dynamic particles that swirl and dance. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Capture still photos and videos
  • Adjustable particle count (64k to 2 million)
  • Real-time particle motion control
  • Customizable particle colors
  • Resolution presets
  • Camera zoom and autofocus
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Phantom Cam – Capture the Unseen What if the world around you wasn’t as solid as it seems? Phantom Cam reveals the hidden chaos beneath reality, transforming ordinary scenes into mesmerizing flows of ghostly particles. Shadows dissolve, objects shimmer, and faces melt into spectral echoes—like a glimpse into another dimension. Take still photos or record haunting videos, bending reality with thousands of dynamic particles that swirl, dance, and reform before your eyes. Adjust speed, density, and color to craft your own eerie atmosphere. Whether you're seeking mysterious portraits, surreal landscapes, or pure visual experimentation, this app lets you shape the unseen. Features: - Capture Still Photos & Videos – Freeze ghostly moments or film the shifting unknown. - Adjustable Particle Count – Choose from 64,000 to 2 million particles for the perfect spectral effect. - Real-Time Particle Motion – Control speed and intensity for dynamic movement. - Color Customization – Add eerie hues or stick to classic monochrome. - Resolution Presets – Adjust Camera Quality and Detail Level. - Camera Zoom & Autofocus – Get closer and sharper to the otherworldly. - Portrait & Landscape Support – Capture from any angle. - Perfected Aspect Ratio – No distortions, only haunting beauty. - Refined UI – Smooth, intuitive, and immersive. - No Ads. No In-App Purchases. Just Pure Visual Magic. Whether you're creating eerie selfies, ghostly landscapes, or surreal art, Phantom Cam lets you step beyond the ordinary—without filters, just pure generative magic. Download now and reveal the unseen.

About

Ugokist

Features
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Ugokist (motion-aware person) is a real-time effects processor for camera footage. It processes the image based on the amount of movement captured by the camera, dramatically changing the image. The following effects are available: - Flip - Brightness - Scale - Afterimage - Delay - Mosaic - Rotation - Glitch - Puase - Edge - Scratch - Spectrum - Mirror - Strip - Kaleidoscope The following settings are available: - Camera: Specifies the camera to use - Zoom: Camera zoom ratio - Effect: Selects the video effect - Automatic Zoom/Effect: Automatically changes the zoom ratio and video effect - Settings Button: Displays the settings button - Uncharging Warning: Displays a warning when the device is not charging The following information is displayed: - Motion: The amount of change in the camera image - FPS: Video frame rate Tips - On iPad, full screen viewing is recommended. - Double-tap or long-press the screen to open the settings. - You can save the displayed image as a movie using the OS's standard screen recording. - You can display the screen or project it using the OS's standard AirPlay. - To use full-screen display on iPadOS 26 or later, select the full-screen app in "Multitasking & Gestures" in the Settings app.

Screenshots

Phantom Cam4 screens
Ugokist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ugokist at Free against Phantom Cam's $1.99. Ugokist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 33 months). Phantom Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ugokist is free to download; Phantom Cam costs $1.99 up front. Ugokist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phantom Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, Ugokist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phantom Cam versus Ugokist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom CamUgokist
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayMasayuki Akamatsu

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Cam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ugokist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Phantom Cam free?
Phantom Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugokist free?
Ugokist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phantom Cam or Ugokist have ads?
Ugokist shows ads; Phantom Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Phantom Cam or Ugokist?
Phantom Cam ships an update every 33 months, and Ugokist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phantom Cam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ugokist on October 18, 2026.

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