Comparison

Filmic Pro-Video Camera vs Final Cut Camera

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

Head to head
About

Filmic Pro-Video Camera

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
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Filmic Pro v7 transforms your mobile device into a professional cinema camera, allowing you to capture the highest video quality possible on a smartphone or tablet, with the most intuitive capture experience — ever. A multi-time iOS Video Camera App of the Year, Filmic Pro has been used in more high profile video projects by award winning filmmakers than any other app: • Stupid Love - Lady Gaga • Tangerine - Sean Baker • Unsane & High Flying Bird - Steven Soderbergh • Snow Steam Iron - Zack Snyder Redesigned from the ground up, Filmic Pro v7 provides filmmakers, newscasters, teachers, vloggers, and social media content creators with the most powerful and intuitive camera experience available, with a full suite of advanced yet easy to use features. | — V7 New Features — | • Dedicated Focus/Exposure Mode selector, comprising three intuitive focus and exposure modes. • Redesigned Manual Sliders for improved focus and exposure control: — New Exposure/Zoom Slider provides discrete control over LV; ISO; shutter speed; and zoom. — Improved pull points for automated rack focus and zoom moves. • Quick Action Modals (QAMs) put key functionality at your fingertips front and center in the main interface, eliminating the need to dive into settings. • Action Slider can be revealed to provide a real-time readout and control over key capture settings including ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and gamma curve. Tap a value to interact with its associated QAM for unrivaled control. • Custom Function (Fn) Button now allows you to map one of dozens of available custom functions to the main UI, so your most used feature is only ever a tap away. • Enhanced pro audio capabilities with support for 16/24-bit audio. — — Headline Features — — • ProRes Capture (Proxy; LT; 422; 422 HQ; 4444)* • iPad Pro M2 exclusive: ProRes 4444 XQ • Log gamma curves* • Realtime Film Looks for cinematic results without the need for grading* • Live Analytic suite including Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking* • Support for DolbyVision HDR, 10-bit SDR, and 8-bit HEVC/H264* • Clean HDMI Out transforms your device into a pro level web cam • Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C) support* • Advanced Audio Controls for manual input gain, 16/24-bit audio; uncompressed PCM • CMS for industry standard clip naming conventions. — Foundation Features — • Manual control over every capture parameter • Apple Watch support for remote start/stop + video preview • Vertical and landscape support • Sync audio frame rates of 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps* • High speed frame rates of 60/120/240fps* • Slow and fast motion FX • Time lapse • Histogram & waveform • Downsample to lower resolutions • Capture presets synced to the cloud • Image stabilization (standard/cinematic)* • Support for Filmic Remote. Control an iOS device running Filmic Pro with a second device running Remote. • 8 aspect ratios including Widescreen (16:9); Ultra Panavision (2.76:1); Square (1:1). • 4 encoding options for H264/HEVC to balance quality and file size • 3rd Party Hardware Support — 1.33x and 1.55x anamorphic desqueeze — 35mm lens adapters — Horizontal flip • Supported Gimbals — Zhiyun Q3/4 + Smooth 4-5 — DJI OSMO Mobile 1-5 • Advanced Audio Features: — Pro audio formats; headphone monitoring; manual gain * Features are hardware or configuration specific. For more information visit our website. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Subscription length: weekly, yearly • Payment will be charged as soon as you confirm your purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=436577167

About

Final Cut Camera

Take professional-quality videos with advanced manual controls for exposure, focus, and color. Seamlessly connect multiple devices for multicam recording and sync directly with editing software.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure and focus controls
  • ProRes and Apple Log recording
  • Live Multicam session with up to four devices
  • Sync video angles in Final Cut Pro for iPad
  • Focus peaking and overexposure indicators
  • Customizable resolution, frame rate, and color space
  • Spatial Audio recording
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Final Cut Camera puts you in the director’s chair with intuitive pro controls for your entire video production. Seamlessly start a Live Multicam session by connecting up to four devices running Final Cut Camera to preview, record, and sync your video angles in Final Cut Pro for iPad. Capture with powerful settings including shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and manual focus. Easily customize your resolution, frame rate, color space, and more. Quickly monitor your video with focus peaking and overexposure indicators. Dial in the perfect shot for your professional videos with Final Cut Camera. Capture professional footage with full manual control • Easily record in a range of resolutions, frame rates, and codecs including ProRes and Apple Log* • Capture ProRes RAW in open gate for full-frame resolution and incredible editing performance** • Set your exposure with ISO and shutter speed controls • Adjust your white balance using presets or set a custom color temperature • Pull focus to follow the action and keep subjects sharp • Enable timecode options including Time of Day, Record Run, or external timecode • Genlock multiple video sources with precise frame alignment using a compatible sync generator** • Flexibly frame your shot in portrait or landscape with the Center Stage front camera without moving your iPhone*** • Record with Spatial Audio for videos with even more immersive sound**** • Reduce shakiness and movement during capture by enabling stabilization • Lock orientation to ensure your framing is consistent regardless of device position Preview, record, and sync up to four devices with Live Multicam in Final Cut Pro for iPad • Quickly start a Live Multicam session by connecting your device to Final Cut Pro for iPad***** • Remotely preview, adjust pro controls, and initiate recording on all your connected devices right in Final Cut Pro • Instantly edit your multicam clips with preview media that is automatically synced in the Final Cut Pro browser • Save time in post with background media transfer that seamlessly replaces preview media with originals as you work Confirm videos look and sound perfect with powerful monitoring tools • Level videos with tilt and roll indicators or crosshairs for overhead shots • Preview your Apple Log video in SDR or HDR by applying the Apple Log LUT* • Enable focus peaking to ensure footage looks sharp • Properly expose videos using zebra indicators • Frame your shot with aspect ratio guides or grid overlays • Monitor available recording time and audio meters Easily review and transfer media right in the browser • Save videos to Files or record onto a connected external storage device* • Browse and review your footage directly in the Final Cut Camera browser • Quickly connect to Final Cut Pro for iPad and transfer media directly into a project • Conveniently pause and resume media transfers Upgrading to the latest iOS or iPadOS is recommended * Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later ** Requires iPhone 17 Pro or later *** Requires iPhone 17 or later or iPhone Air **** Requires iPhone 16 or later ***** Requires Apple Creator Studio subscription

Screenshots

Filmic Pro-Video Camera4 screens
Final Cut Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Final Cut Camera at 4.6 against Filmic Pro-Video Camera's 3.7. Final Cut Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (49% vs 34%). Filmic Pro-Video Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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. Filmic Pro-Video Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Final Cut Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Final Cut Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Filmic Pro-Video Camera's written reviews are positive against 49% of Final Cut Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filmic Pro-Video Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Final Cut Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Filmic Pro-Video Camera versus Final Cut Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmic Pro-Video CameraFinal Cut Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10K ratings)4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better3.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#176#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBENDING SPOONS OPERATIONS SPAApple Inc.

Customer experience

Filmic Pro-Video Camera

All ratings10,094 ratings
Positive66.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.9%
Written reviews2,396 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative59.1%

Final Cut Camera

All ratings3,691 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,071 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral19.2%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Filmic Pro-Video Camera

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Final Cut Camera

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Powerful camera controls
  • 💡 Multicam support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy/unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Recording orientation issues
  • 🐛 Stabilization problems
  • 🔍 Lacking key professional features

Bugs and requests

Filmic Pro-Video Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Final Cut Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Multicam feature not working
  • Unable to record to external storage
  • Settings not persisting
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect file orientation

Requested features

7 requests
  • 2x zoom button
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Photo mode
  • Bluetooth microphone support
  • Pause button
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  • Histogram
  • Audio level controls

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Filmic Pro-Video Camera

Subscriptions8
  • Filmic Weekly With Free Trial7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Filmic Weekly With Free Trial7 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Filmic Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Filmic Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Creator Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Creator Weekly with Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Filmic Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Filmic Yearly With Free Trial7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cinematographer Kit$13.99
None

Final Cut Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Filmic Pro-Video Camera free?
Filmic Pro-Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Final Cut Camera free?
Final Cut Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Filmic Pro-Video Camera or Final Cut Camera?
Final Cut Camera is rated higher. Filmic Pro-Video Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Final Cut Camera averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Filmic Pro-Video Camera or Final Cut Camera have ads?
Neither Filmic Pro-Video Camera nor Final Cut Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filmic Pro-Video Camera or Final Cut Camera?
Filmic Pro-Video Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Final Cut Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Filmic Pro-Video Camera was updated on November 4, 2026 and Final Cut Camera on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Filmic Pro-Video Camera or Final Cut Camera?
Filmic Pro-Video Camera currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Final Cut Camera at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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