# Camera Zoom 4 vs ClearCam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Zoom 4 | ClearCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-zoom-4/id311657409/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcam-zoom-camera/id6758934770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **800** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Tuan Hoang Cong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875857569) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Zoom 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-zoom-4/id311657409)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Zoom | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent zoom functionality
- 👍 Tap anywhere to take photo
- 👍 Real-time zoom preview
- 👍 Replaced default camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Blurry/grainy images when zoomed in
- 🔍 Lower image quality compared to default camera
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 3.0

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Video zoom capability
- Landscape mode
- Flash support
- Improved image stabilization
- Higher resolution image capture


### ClearCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcam-zoom-camera/id6758934770)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearCam Plans Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ClearCam Plans Month | $8.99 | per month |
| ClearCam Plans Year | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*