Comparison

CropCamera vs Mask Video Recorder

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

Head to head
About

CropCamera

Experience DSLR-like photography on your mobile device. Compose shots with a viewfinder, achieve natural bokeh with adjustable aperture, and fine-tune focus and framing after capture. Preview focal lengths and quickly launch the app to never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Viewfinder shooting experience
  • Adjustable aperture for bokeh
  • Post-capture focus and framing adjustments
  • Multiple focal length previews
  • Quick app launch
  • Support for various aspect ratios
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Turn Everyday Moments into Timeless Memories Frame everyday scenes and travel memories with your favorite composition and color, and transform each moment into something unforgettable. This camera app lets you shoot exactly as you see through a camera viewfinder. Crop your composition in real time and capture it with your own custom look—so your photos are ready the moment you press the shutter. No editing required. Features * Choose from multiple focal lengths (35mm equivalent*) as if you’re switching between prime lenses on a camera. * Select from four beautifully crafted filters: Std, B&W, Warm, and Cool. * Fine-tune the contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows of each filter to create your own signature look. * Record video instantly by simply pressing the red REC button—no need to switch camera modes. * Capture Live Photos. * Adjust the aperture (f-stop) to create beautiful background blur. * Record videos in 4K or Full HD at 30 fps or 24 fps. * Turn HDR (High Dynamic Range) capture on or off. * Take photos with a silent shutter. * Save both your customized photo and the original unedited image at the same time (optional in Settings). How to Use 1. Select a focal length (35mm equivalent*). 2. Check the semi-transparent framing guide. * Double-tap the screen to zoom into the selected frame for a closer preview. 3. Compose your shot. 4. Tap the subject to lock focus. 5. Adjust the exposure (EV). 6. Press the shutter button. Notes * Photos are saved to Apple’s built-in Photos app. * This app does not include an image preview gallery. Please use the Photos app to view your captured photos. * Videos are always recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of the selected photo aspect ratio. * Photos are saved after being cropped to the selected frame. As a result, image resolution may be reduced at certain focal lengths. Please keep this in mind if you plan to print your photos. * Focal lengths are approximate 35mm-equivalent values and are provided for reference only.

About

Mask Video Recorder

Automatically superimpose cut-out faces or masks onto videos. This tool allows you to use personal photos or web images as masks, transforming them to match the direction of the face in the video. It can also function as a mosaic alternative.

Highlights
  • Automatic face/mask cut-out
  • Superimpose masks onto video faces
  • Use web images as masks
  • Register and reuse masks
  • Shuffle masks for multiple faces
  • Transform masks to face direction
  • Mosaic alternative
Features
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● Cut out the face or mask from the image, automatically superimpose it onto the face in the video, and output it to the video. ● Automatically cut out web images of popular characters, movie and TV actors, etc. as masks. ● You can use photos and images with copyright or portrait rights without restrictions. (Personal use) ● Cut out masks can be registered in a collection and reused. ● If you select multiple masks, they will be shuffled and assigned to multiple faces. ● Automatically transform the mask according to the direction of the face and superimpose it. ● Can also be used as an alternative to applying a mosaic to the face. [Examples of Masks] The following examples are not bundled with this app. Please use them as a reference when searching for images in the app's web browser. You can search for your favorite images from the app's web browser, crop them, and add them to your app's collection. The same goes for the masks used in the app's screenshots and video previews, and some of these masks are not bundled with this app. Please note. ・Disney characters ・Sanrio characters ・Ghibli characters ・Anime characters ・Game characters ・Heroes ・Movie stars ・TV actors ・Celebrities ・Idols ・Great people ・Historical figures ・Glasses ・Sunglasses ・Hats ・Beards ・Mole ・Face paint ・Venetian masks ・Halloween goods ・Party goods ・Masks sold at festivals and night stalls ・Masks ・Animals ・Pets ・Plush toys ・Toys ・Vegetables and fruits ・Home appliances : : [Input Video] ・Turn on the camera and shoot a video ・Videos in the photo library ・Videos imported via file sharing [Video Output] ・Saved to photo library: Video ・File sharing: AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram,... [Still Image Output] Capture a single frame from a video and save it to your photo album. [Important] When using images with copyright or portrait rights as masks, please use them only for personal use. Posting videos you have created to SNS etc. is entirely at your own risk.

Screenshots

CropCamera3 screens
Mask Video Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CropCamera at 89% against Mask Video Recorder's 0%. Mask Video Recorder's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CropCamera costs $2.99 and Mask Video Recorder $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CropCamera versus Mask Video Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCropCameraMask Video Recorder
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShinji NishijimaMasanori Katsuta

Customer experience

CropCamera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Mask Video Recorder

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CropCamera

No in-app purchases

None

Mask Video Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CropCamera free?
CropCamera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mask Video Recorder free?
Mask Video Recorder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CropCamera or Mask Video Recorder have ads?
Neither CropCamera nor Mask Video Recorder shows ads.

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