# ThumbCamera vs HiVideoS

The clearest difference is price: HiVideoS at Free against ThumbCamera's $0.99. HiVideoS also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1). ThumbCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HiVideoS is free to download; ThumbCamera costs $0.99 up front. HiVideoS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThumbCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThumbCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiVideoS has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ThumbCamera's written reviews are positive against 56% of HiVideoS's.

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, HiVideoS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbCamera | HiVideoS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivideos-horizon-camera/id898616866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sorakaze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046448101) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680)

Capture photos and control your camera with intuitive one-finger gestures. Easily zoom, focus, change aspect ratios, and share images without needing to reach across the screen. Ideal for one-handed operation.

**Highlights:** One-finger gesture controls, Zoom and focus with gestures, Change aspect ratio via swipe, Instant photo sharing, Multiple aspect ratio settings, Geotagging and EXIF data

**In-app purchases:** none


### HiVideoS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivideos-horizon-camera/id898616866)

Capture horizontal videos and photos effortlessly with one hand, even while holding your device vertically. Features real-time zoom and image stabilization for smooth, high-quality FullHD footage on the go. Easily access your camera roll and adjust settings like focus and exposure.

**Highlights:** Horizontal video and photo capture, One-handed operation, Real-time zoom, Image stabilization, FullHD video quality, Widget support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ad banners.Video zoom.High resolution photos. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumbCamera free?

ThumbCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiVideoS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumbCamera or HiVideoS?

ThumbCamera is rated higher. ThumbCamera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HiVideoS averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do ThumbCamera or HiVideoS have ads?

HiVideoS shows ads; ThumbCamera does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThumbCamera or HiVideoS?

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, and HiVideoS every 7 months. Most recently, ThumbCamera was updated on October 29, 2026 and HiVideoS on October 24, 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.*