# Camera Zoom 4 vs MaxZoom Camera

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Camera Zoom 4 at 788 against MaxZoom Camera's 21. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 MaxZoom Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Camera Zoom 4 against 4.6 for MaxZoom Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Zoom 4 has 788 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camera Zoom 4 ships an update every 2 months, MaxZoom Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Zoom 4 | MaxZoom Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-zoom-4/id311657409/reviews)** | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxzoom-camera/id6764245963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **788** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Mahsun Bellek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892986518) |

## 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


### MaxZoom Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxzoom-camera/id6764245963)

This app enhances your device's camera to capture distant subjects with incredible detail. It offers powerful zoom capabilities, adjustable brightness, and the ability to record photos and videos. Its simple interface makes it easy for anyone to get a closer look at the world around them.

**Highlights:** 10x to 200x zoom, Adjustable brightness control, Photo and video capture, Simple setup guide, Detailed close-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MaxZoom Pro Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MaxZoom Pro Month | $8.99 | per month |
| MaxZoom Pro 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 MaxZoom Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Zoom 4 or MaxZoom Camera?

Camera Zoom 4 is rated higher. Camera Zoom 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 788 ratings, while MaxZoom Camera averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Camera Zoom 4 or MaxZoom Camera have ads?

Neither Camera Zoom 4 nor MaxZoom Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Zoom 4 or MaxZoom Camera?

Camera Zoom 4 ships an update every 2 months, and MaxZoom Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Zoom 4 was updated on October 10, 2026 and MaxZoom Camera on October 1, 2026.

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