Comparison

Camera Zoom 4 vs ClearCam

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

Head to head
About

Camera Zoom 4

Capture high-quality photos and videos with advanced zoom capabilities and manual controls. Offers professional-grade features like 4K HDR recording, slo-mo, and spatial audio for enhanced content creation.

Highlights
  • 16x optical-quality zoom
  • Up to 48MP photo resolution
  • Manual lens selection
  • Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO)
  • 4K HDR Dolby Vision video recording
  • Cinematic video stabilization
  • Spatial Audio recording
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We now have over 3 million users! Camera Zoom is the ultimate app to capture photos and videos. Features • 16× optical-quality zoom by intelligently fusing images from dual-lens • Up to 48MP photo resolution, 64× digital zoom on supported devices • Manual lens selection support: Front, Wide, Main, Telephoto, Fusion • Exposure, white balance, focus controls • 4K HDR Dolby Vision support, slo-mo video recording • Clean and intuitive interface with a simple slider • Cinematic video stabilization • Spatial Audio recording support • Automatic wind noise removal • Customize video format • Photo timer Manual Camera Controls • Focus • Exposure • White Balance • ISO • Flash Level Some features may not be available on all hardware. This app requires an active subscription, and comes with a free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ClearCam

Transform your phone into a powerful long-range viewing tool. Zoom in on distant objects with high magnification, manual focus, and image stabilization for clear, detailed captures. Optimized for low-light conditions, it's perfect for exploring landscapes, wildlife, or distant details.

Highlights
  • High magnification zoom (10x to 200x)
  • Manual focus for sharp details
  • Image stabilization for steady shots
  • Brightness, contrast, and color controls
  • Photo and video capture
  • Low-light optimization
Features
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ClearCam: Zoom Camera turns your phone into a simple long-range viewing tool. It’s built for moments when you want to see things far away more clearly — landscapes, buildings, concerts, wildlife, or details that are just out of reach. Key features: - Multiple zoom levels up to high magnification: Zoom in from 10x to 200x, so you can see distant objects in sharp detail. - Manual focus for sharper details: Manually focus for sharp details, capturing exactly what you want without blur. - Image stabilization for steadier shots: Image stabilization helps you get steady shots, even when you’re zoomed in as far as possible. - Brightness, contrast, and color controls: Adjust the brightness, tweak contrast, or enhance colors. - Photo and video capture support: Whether you prefer stills or video, ClearCam makes it easy to save your discoveries. - Optimized for low-light situations: See clearly in the dark with ClearCam’s low-light optimizations — perfect for evening strolls or star-gazing. ClearCam is designed to feel calm and practical. Whether you’re exploring outdoors or just curious about distant details, ClearCam keeps things simple and clear. We offer multiple subscription options for you: -$1.99/week -$8.99/month -$11.99/year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/8fc5e557-ef4d-4d56-9e74-69a2f39d0270 Term of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/0cfe71a1-620b-45a0-91f4-f787be6260c3

Screenshots

Camera Zoom 44 screens
ClearCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Camera Zoom 4 at 800 against ClearCam's 6. Camera Zoom 4 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). ClearCam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Camera Zoom 4 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ClearCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Zoom 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Zoom 4 has 800 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Zoom 4 ships an update every 2 months, ClearCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Camera Zoom 4 versus ClearCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Zoom 4ClearCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (800 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings800 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth KaoTuan Hoang Cong

Bugs and requests

Camera Zoom 4

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Zoom bar disappears after switching to camera roll
  • Fails to save photos/videos
  • Incompatible with iPhone 3GS and iOS 3.0

Requested features

5 requests
  • Video zoom capability
  • Landscape mode
  • Flash support
  • Improved image stabilization
  • Higher resolution image capture

ClearCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Camera Zoom 4

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Zoom$0.99
3 purchases

ClearCam

Subscriptions3
  • ClearCam Plans Week$1.997 Days
  • ClearCam Plans Month$8.991 Month
  • ClearCam Plans Year$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Zoom 4 free?
Camera Zoom 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClearCam free?
ClearCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Zoom 4 or ClearCam?
Camera Zoom 4 is rated higher. Camera Zoom 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 800 ratings, while ClearCam averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Camera Zoom 4 or ClearCam have ads?
Neither Camera Zoom 4 nor ClearCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Zoom 4 or ClearCam?
Camera Zoom 4 ships an update every 2 months, and ClearCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Zoom 4 was updated on October 21, 2026 and ClearCam on October 25, 2026.

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