# Filmic Pro－Video Camera vs Backpack Live

The clearest difference is rating: Filmic Pro－Video Camera at 3.7 against Backpack Live's 3.0. Filmic Pro－Video Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). Backpack Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filmic Pro－Video Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Backpack Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Filmic Pro－Video Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Pro－Video Camera has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Filmic Pro－Video Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Backpack Live every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filmic Pro－Video Camera | Backpack Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-provideo-camera/id436577167/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-live/id1551059183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) |

## What reviewers say

### Filmic Pro－Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-provideo-camera/id436577167)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional cinema camera, offering advanced controls for video capture. It provides filmmakers, content creators, and educators with intuitive tools to achieve high-quality video results.

**Highlights:** Manual control over all capture parameters, Advanced audio controls, ProRes capture options, Live analytics suite, Realtime film looks, Clean HDMI Out

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filmic Weekly With Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Filmic Weekly No Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Filmic Weekly With Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Filmic Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Filmic Pro with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Director Weekly w/ Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Filmic Pro with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Back to School Yearly Sub | $19.99 | per year |
| Filmic Yearly With Free Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Cinematographer Kit | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Great manual controls
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Integrates well with gimbals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked out of previously purchased features
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and lagging when recording at high resolutions/frame rates
- Exposure and focus settings not saving properly
- Connectivity issues with third-party gimbals
- Disappearing analytics overlays
- Corrupted video files

**Requested features**

- Tracking autofocus support
- More aspect ratio options
- Ability to save custom presets
- Independent audio channel controls
- Histogram overlay during recording


### Backpack Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-live/id1551059183)

This app enables users to participate in virtual podcasting and live radio streams. Connect with hosts using a room code and record in studio quality directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Co-host podcasts, Guest on live radio, Virtual studio recording, Studio quality audio, Join via room code

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filmic Pro－Video Camera free?

Filmic Pro－Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Filmic Pro－Video Camera or Backpack Live?

Filmic Pro－Video Camera is rated higher. Filmic Pro－Video Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Backpack Live averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Filmic Pro－Video Camera or Backpack Live have ads?

Neither Filmic Pro－Video Camera nor Backpack Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filmic Pro－Video Camera or Backpack Live?

Filmic Pro－Video Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backpack Live every 55 months. Most recently, Filmic Pro－Video Camera was updated on October 28, 2026 and Backpack Live on October 20, 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.*