# ShellBoxCamera vs OpenCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenCam at 56% against ShellBoxCamera's 0%. OpenCam also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). ShellBoxCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShellBoxCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShellBoxCamera's written reviews are positive against 56% of OpenCam's.

ShellBoxCamera ships an update every 2 months, OpenCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellBoxCamera | OpenCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellboxcamera/id1631126231/reviews) | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [黎鑫 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631067636) | [ZHI QI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600280957) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellBoxCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellboxcamera/id1631126231)

This application connects to a Bluetooth device to remotely trigger your phone's camera. Simply press the button on the accessory, and your phone will capture a photo.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device connection, Remote camera triggering, Synchronized photo capture, Simple button operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690)

Capture professional-quality video with advanced manual controls and cinematic effects. Record in flexible aspect ratios, apply custom looks with LUTs, and utilize a built-in teleprompter for seamless content creation. Offers granular control over focus, shutter speed, and ISO.

**Highlights:** 4:3 HD+ and 4K+ recording, Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, Customizable Film Look with grain and LUTs, Apple Log, ProRes, and ProRes RAW support, Built-in teleprompter, Glide Zoom, RGB histogram, audio meters

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $29.00 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShellBoxCamera free?

ShellBoxCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShellBoxCamera or OpenCam?

OpenCam is rated higher. ShellBoxCamera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenCam averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do ShellBoxCamera or OpenCam have ads?

Neither ShellBoxCamera nor OpenCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShellBoxCamera or OpenCam?

ShellBoxCamera ships an update every 2 months, and OpenCam fortnightly. Most recently, ShellBoxCamera was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenCam on November 8, 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.*