GRIP&SHOOT vs CropCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GRIP&SHOOT
Enhance your mobile photography and videography with a smart grip that offers improved stability and one-handed control. It features wireless buttons for capturing photos, starting/stopping videos, and zooming, plus a detachable stand for versatile mounting and remote operation.
- Bluetooth Smart Grip for stability
- One-handed wireless button control
- Customizable trigger and zoom buttons
- Detachable stand for mounting
- Remote control up to 100ft away
- Universal phone adapter
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We've all taken pictures and video with our phones; it's a shaky and awkward process. GRIP&SHOOT™ adds everything your mobile device is missing. The Bluetooth Smart Grip is easily attached and provides instant comfort and stability. Wireless buttons now provide you with full one-handed control without ever having to touch your screen. Squeeze the trigger to capture a photo or Start/Stop a video. Use the +/- buttons to Zoom, Control Exposure, Switch Cameras, or anything you'd like! They are completely customizable. Detach the bottom of the grip to reveal the Removable Stand. Mount your phone anywhere or use it to connect to a tripod. The remainder of the Grip now serves as a remote to control your device over 100ft away! The included JawZ Universal Adapter will hold any phone with or without a case (up to 3.5” wide).
CropCamera
Experience DSLR-like photography on your mobile device. Compose shots with a viewfinder, achieve natural bokeh with adjustable aperture, and fine-tune focus and framing after capture. Preview focal lengths and quickly launch the app to never miss a moment.
- Viewfinder shooting experience
- Adjustable aperture for bokeh
- Post-capture focus and framing adjustments
- Multiple focal length previews
- Quick app launch
- Support for various aspect ratios
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Turn Everyday Moments into Timeless Memories Frame everyday scenes and travel memories with your favorite composition and color, and transform each moment into something unforgettable. This camera app lets you shoot exactly as you see through a camera viewfinder. Crop your composition in real time and capture it with your own custom look—so your photos are ready the moment you press the shutter. No editing required. Features * Choose from multiple focal lengths (35mm equivalent*) as if you’re switching between prime lenses on a camera. * Select from four beautifully crafted filters: Std, B&W, Warm, and Cool. * Fine-tune the contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows of each filter to create your own signature look. * Record video instantly by simply pressing the red REC button—no need to switch camera modes. * Capture Live Photos. * Adjust the aperture (f-stop) to create beautiful background blur. * Record videos in 4K or Full HD at 30 fps or 24 fps. * Turn HDR (High Dynamic Range) capture on or off. * Take photos with a silent shutter. * Save both your customized photo and the original unedited image at the same time (optional in Settings). How to Use 1. Select a focal length (35mm equivalent*). 2. Check the semi-transparent framing guide. * Double-tap the screen to zoom into the selected frame for a closer preview. 3. Compose your shot. 4. Tap the subject to lock focus. 5. Adjust the exposure (EV). 6. Press the shutter button. Notes * Photos are saved to Apple’s built-in Photos app. * This app does not include an image preview gallery. Please use the Photos app to view your captured photos. * Videos are always recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of the selected photo aspect ratio. * Photos are saved after being cropped to the selected frame. As a result, image resolution may be reduced at certain focal lengths. Please keep this in mind if you plan to print your photos. * Focal lengths are approximate 35mm-equivalent values and are provided for reference only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GRIP&SHOOT at Free against CropCamera's $2.99. GRIP&SHOOT also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). CropCamera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
GRIP&SHOOT is free to download; CropCamera costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CropCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIP&SHOOT has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GRIP&SHOOT's written reviews are positive against 89% of CropCamera's.
GRIP&SHOOT ships an update every 3 months, CropCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GRIP&SHOOT | CropCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grip & Shoot | Shinji Nishijima |
Customer experience
GRIP&SHOOT
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In-app purchases
GRIP&SHOOT
No in-app purchases
CropCamera
No in-app purchases









