Comparison

MoviePro vs Carousel Camera

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

Head to head
About

MoviePro

This app provides advanced video recording capabilities for mobile devices, offering professional-level control over video, audio, and color settings. It supports high-end codecs, manual adjustments, and external accessories, transforming your device into a production-ready camera for creators of all levels.

Highlights
  • Manual focus, exposure, and white balance
  • Support for high-end video codecs (HEVC, H.264, ProRes)
  • Advanced color support including Log recording and Dolby Vision HDR
  • External microphone and accessory support
  • Live monitoring tools (Histogram, Waveform, Vectorscope)
  • Customizable recording presets and composition guides
Features
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Make every shot your own. MoviePro brings manual camera control, professional recording formats, live scopes and audio tools to iPhone and iPad. Shoot films, documentaries, music performances, field reports and everyday moments with a setup that fits the scene. All capture modes are free. PRO CONTROL, READY TO SHOOT Start in Pro with direct access to ISO, shutter speed or angle, white balance, tint, focus and zoom. Use automatic settings where you need them and take manual control where it matters. Adjust aperture on supported variable-aperture cameras. Set A/B focus and zoom points for repeatable moves, and save camera setups as presets for your next shoot. Switch to Auto for fast-moving situations. Tap to place focus and exposure, use focus or exposure lock, hold white balance, and adjust brightness and motion blur without managing every setting yourself. RECORD FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • 4K, 1080p and 720p with H.264 or HEVC • ProRes 422, HQ, LT and Proxy on supported devices • Full-sensor ProRes RAW and RAW HQ to a compatible external SSD or ProVideo Storage on device • Apple Log and Apple Log 2, SDR and HDR recording • Frame rates up to 240 fps where supported, with exact NTSC rates in Pro • Time of Day or Record Run timecode on supported recording paths • Aspect-ratio guides and crops, anamorphic desqueeze and 35mm adapter flip • Selectable stabilization and Long-Record Mode for extended takes • Import .cube LUTs with live preview, Mix and baked recording up to 60 fps for Rec 709, Rec 2020, or Apple Log SEE YOUR LOG FOOTAGE IN COLOR View Apple Log and Apple Log 2 as Original Log, Rec.709 or Rec.2100 HLG HDR. Keep the viewing transform in the preview while recording the original Log image, or bake the selected look into supported recordings. Preview and recording choices stay explicit, so you know what you are saving. Import .cube LUTs, preview them live with Mix, and bake them into takes up to 60 fps. MONITORING Open the waveform, RGB parade, Vectorscope or Histogram to evaluate exposure and color. Check focus with peaking and exposure with zebras, false color and clipping indicators. Send a clean HDMI picture to a compatible external display. HEAR WHAT YOU ARE RECORDING Connect a wired microphone, USB audio interface, wireless receiver or supported Bluetooth microphone. Select your audio source, adjust available input gain and monitor through headphones. Expanded meters and peak hold help you watch levels, with warnings for clipping, silence and disconnection. Choose AAC, LPCM or 32-bit Float audio where supported. DUAL CAPTURE Use Dual Capture on compatible devices to record two angles together. Choose picture-in-picture, split screen, separate files or switching between cameras in a single recording. Move and resize the picture-in-picture inset while filming. DIRECT FROM ANOTHER DEVICE Use another iPhone or iPad or Mac(Apple-silicon) to see the camera's live picture, adjust supported controls and start, pause or stop a take over Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot. Apple Watch offers preview and start/stop control. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TAKES Record to the MoviePro Library, Photos, Files or compatible external storage. Check storage and thermal status during a shoot. Review Take Receipts and clip information for recording details and warnings, mark Favorites or Good Takes, and share your footage. Failed takes can Send Diagnostics to support. FREE CAMERA. OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL. Use Auto, Pro, scopes, presets and Dual Capture without a recording purchase. Unlock Remote Control with a one-time purchase; no subscription is required. Eligible previous purchases can be restored in the app. Features, formats and frame rates vary by device, operating system, camera and recording setup. Support: support@moviepro.app Privacy Policy: https://www.moviepro.app/Privacy-Policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Carousel Camera

This app offers a unique circular video recording format that adapts to any screen orientation. Capture footage in high resolution and easily switch between full frame views with a simple double tap.

Highlights
  • Circular video recording
  • Adapts to any screen orientation
  • High-resolution capture (4K compatible)
  • Double-tap for full frame view
  • Ratioless video format
Features
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Designed by wearedot.agency, Carousel Camera is a beautifully designed, innovative camera solution that gets rid of an old problem: aspect ratio. By using a circular video (ratioless), it can be adapted to any screen! Using a 4K-compatible phone is yields a better than HD image*, that is vertical, horizontal, any angle you want... Double tap to see a complete view of the frame, both horizontal and vertical! *Final image is "1215p" (2160x1215) in 4K phones. 607.5p in 1080p phones.

Screenshots

MoviePro4 screens
Carousel Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MoviePro at 4.4 against Carousel Camera's 2.7. MoviePro also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 3) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Carousel Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MoviePro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Carousel Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MoviePro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoviePro has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of MoviePro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Carousel Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoviePro ships an update every 2 weeks, Carousel Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MoviePro versus Carousel Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovieProCarousel Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.8K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeepak SharmaRafael Costa

Customer experience

MoviePro

All ratings1,800 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1,049 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative26.0%

Carousel Camera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

MoviePro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to save edited videos
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect timestamp on exported videos
  • Bluetooth mic not recognized in certain scenarios
  • Zoom slider not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add log/flat color profile for better post-processing
  • Implement Apple Watch remote control support
  • Improve video editing capabilities within the app
  • Allow offline recording without internet connection
  • Add more advanced video stabilization options

Carousel Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MoviePro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro 7-Day Pass$2.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Carousel Camera

One-time1
  • Carousel Camera Pro$0.99

Questions

Is MoviePro free?
MoviePro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Carousel Camera free?
Carousel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoviePro or Carousel Camera?
MoviePro is rated higher. MoviePro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Carousel Camera averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MoviePro or Carousel Camera have ads?
Neither MoviePro nor Carousel Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoviePro or Carousel Camera?
MoviePro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Carousel Camera every 10 days. Most recently, MoviePro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Carousel Camera on October 24, 2026.

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