Comparison

CropCamera vs Flash Power

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.

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Flash Power

Features
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Get the right flash power setting every time. Flash Power measures the distance from flash to subject, then calculates the precise power setting for a well-exposed shot. THE PROBLEM You are setting up a camera trap in daylight, so you cannot preview flash exposure against the ambient light. You need a way to calculate the correct flash power for a nighttime shot without returning after dark to take test exposures. THE SOLUTION Flash Power gives you a fast, practical way to calculate flash exposure. Use the app to automatically measure the distance from flash to subject, or enter it manually, then set your aperture and ISO. The app calculates the flash power you need, so you can set up with confidence and avoid trial and error after dark. WORKS WITH ANY MANUAL FLASH Preconfigured for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro, and ready for anything else you own. Build your own flash profiles and keep them: name each one, choose a fixed or zoomable head, pick ⅓-stop or ½-stop increments, and set the guide numbers. For a zoom head you set the guide number at each end of the range and the app works out everything in between — pin any focal length you have measured yourself and it stays put. WORKS ON ALL IPHONES • LiDAR-equipped iPhones (Pro models) — instant, accurate distance measurement • Other iPhones — ARKit surface detection, plus manual distance entry • No LiDAR? No problem — measure separately and enter the distance manually BUILT FOR CAMERA TRAPPERS Designed for wildlife photographers using off-camera flash. No more test shots, no more guesswork, and no more blown highlights or underexposed subjects. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hold your phone next to your flash and point it at your subject 2. The app measures the distance, or you enter it manually 3. Set your camera's aperture and ISO 4. Read the recommended flash power The app tells you exactly what power to dial in, from full power down to 1/128, in the same ⅓-stop steps your flash shows — or ½-stops, if that is what your flash uses. CALIBRATE TO YOUR OWN GEAR If your test shots come out consistently over- or under-exposed, dial in a fine-tune adjustment and the app applies it to every calculation from then on. Each flash keeps its own calibration, so a correction measured on one never follows you to another. FEATURES • Distance measurement with LiDAR, ARKit surface detection, or manual entry • Preconfigured flash profiles for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro • Saved custom flash profiles — as many as you need, each with its own name and guide numbers • Per-flash fine-tune calibration • Zoom head compensation from 20mm to 200mm, or whatever range you define • Coverage preview to visualise flash spread • Range reference — maximum distance at full power across common apertures • Real-time calculation as you adjust settings THE SCIENCE Flash Power uses the guide number formula and inverse square law to calculate exposure. It takes aperture, ISO, flash zoom position, and distance into account, then gives you a precise power recommendation to get you close on the first shot. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • LiDAR recommended for the best experience (iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models) Ideal for camera trap setups, macro photography, studio work, and any situation where you need consistent, repeatable flash exposure. SUBSCRIPTION Flash Power is £4.99 per year, starting with a 2-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.camtraptions.com/flash-power-app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CropCamera3 screens
Flash Power3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flash Power at Free against CropCamera's $2.99. Flash Power also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). CropCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ads, 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

Flash Power is free to download; CropCamera costs $2.99 up front. Flash Power sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. CropCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CropCamera ships an update every 2 months, Flash Power every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CropCamera versus Flash Power: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCropCameraFlash Power
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinji NishijimaWILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS

In-app purchases

None

CropCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flash Power

Subscriptions1
  • Subscriber14 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is CropCamera free?
CropCamera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Power free?
Flash Power is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CropCamera or Flash Power have ads?
Neither CropCamera nor Flash Power shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CropCamera or Flash Power?
CropCamera ships an update every 2 months, and Flash Power every 5 days. Most recently, CropCamera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Flash Power on September 19, 2026.

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