Comparison

Video Journal & Notes vs OZ Effects

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

Head to head
About

Video Journal & Notes

Create and organize video notes with titles and dates. Export your video diary as an HTML webpage, ready for online use or local storage. Features include a night camera mode and seamless camera switching during recording.

Highlights
  • Organize videos by title and date
  • Export videos as HTML webpages
  • Night camera mode algorithm
  • Switch cameras during recording
  • Export all content as a ZIP archive
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This app is a tool for easy making of video notes. All videos are organised by title and date and can be exported with an HTML code - ready to be put online on your page or stored locally as well organised video journal. App key features: - Time stamp and title - Build in algorithm for night camera mode - You can switch between front and back camera while recording video without interruption. - Every video can be exported as a web page (including HTML) - You can export all videos as video journal HTML page Note: When exporting all the content (video files and HTML files) is compressed in a single ZIP archive.

About

OZ Effects

Create unique video looks with a 4K effects camera and professional filters. Apply glitch, retro, distortion, and grain effects, all customizable. Unlock a watermark-free, ad-free experience by upgrading to PRO.

Highlights
  • 4K effects camera
  • Pro-grade filters
  • Glitch and retro effects
  • Customizable distortions
  • Advanced color corrector
  • Watermark removal
Features
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Create distinctive video looks with a 4K effects camera and pro-grade filters. Glitch, retro, distortion, grain, color, and more—fully customizable. Build your style with: • VHS & Old Film • Analog/Digital Glitches & Data-mosh-style distortions • Advanced Color Corrector • Camera Shake, Light Leaks, Pixel-art, Noise - and more We actively ship new effects and improvements. Send feedback and feature requests—this app grows with you. Pricing: All effects are free to try with a small OZ Effects watermark on exports. Upgrade to PRO to remove the watermark and enjoy an ad-free experience. Subscriptions: - 1 week subscription - 1-month subscription (with 3 days free trial) iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews with the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms and Conditions: https://www.ozapp.co/ozeffects/tos.html Privacy Policy: http://ozapp.co/ozeffects/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Video Journal & Notes2 screens
OZ Effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OZ Effects at Free against Video Journal & Notes's $1.99. OZ Effects also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months). Video Journal & Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

OZ Effects is free to download; Video Journal & Notes costs $1.99 up front. OZ Effects sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Video Journal & Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OZ Effects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Journal & Notes ships an update every 41 months, OZ Effects fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Video Journal & Notes versus OZ Effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Journal & NotesOZ Effects
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCANGINEOzgun Genc

Customer experience

Video Journal & Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OZ Effects

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Video Journal & Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OZ Effects

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$2.491 Month

Questions

Is Video Journal & Notes free?
Video Journal & Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OZ Effects free?
OZ Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Journal & Notes or OZ Effects?
OZ Effects is rated higher. Video Journal & Notes averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OZ Effects averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Video Journal & Notes or OZ Effects have ads?
OZ Effects shows ads; Video Journal & Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Journal & Notes or OZ Effects?
Video Journal & Notes ships an update every 41 months, and OZ Effects fortnightly. Most recently, Video Journal & Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and OZ Effects on November 3, 2026.

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