Comparison

OpenCam vs Proximator

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

Head to head
About

OpenCam

Capture cinematic videos using the full camera sensor in an open gate format. This app provides professional tools and manual controls for easy editing into various social media orientations, offering a filmmaker's framing to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Shoot in wider 4:3 frame
  • Record once, edit for any social media
  • Live LUT previews
  • Pro tools (Apple Log, ProRes)
  • Intuitive manual controls
  • Effortless exposure lock
  • Glide zoom effect
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OpenCam is the IMAX style video-recording app built for creators, filmmakers, and everyday users. Capture cinematic 4:3 immersive videos that’s easy to edit for any social platform. Featured on YouTube and MacStories. OpenCam records in the cinematic open gate format, utilising your full camera sensor. One video can be edited into both vertical and horizontal orientations, so you can share on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, while retaining your scene. Open gate is also used in iconic films like The Lighthouse, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Perfect Days. OpenCam brings the professional filmmaker framing to your iPhone. OpenCam features intuitive manual controls and professional features like ProRes and Apple Log 2 for beautiful, cinematic videos — without the complexity of other video recording apps. Key Features: Shoot in a Wider 4:3 Frame OpenCam records in an open gate 4:3 aspect ratio, giving you more room to capture, edit, and create. It’s significantly wider than standard iOS video. Record Once, Edit for any Social Media platform Capture one video and have more room for both vertical and horizontal formats — perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube. Live LUT previews Import your .cube LUT files into OpenCam, and preview the Apple Log footage with your LUT applied when recording. Pro Tools Includes powerful features like Apple Log, ProRes, variable HEVC bitrate, for stunning quality and pro-level color control. Intuitive Manual Controls Adjust focus, aperture, brightness, tone, and more. Sliders are always visible and easy to use, so you stay in control without missing the moment. Effortless Exposure Lock Lock in your look with a tap. Our simple exposure system makes it easy to get consistent, professional-looking results. Intuitive Glide Zoom Create dramatic dolly-style zoom effects with steady gliding zoom. Use this to mimic dolly effects seen in popular films and shows like Jaws and Severance. Privacy First Your videos stay on your device. Always. No accounts, no cloud storage, no data tracking. Whether you’re making family montages, daily vlogs, or cinematic edits, OpenCam helps you capture more of what matters. Download OpenCam now and unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera. Terms: https://opencam.app/terms Privacy: https://opencam.app/privacy

About

Proximator

Features
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Proximator turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable footage review and proxy conversion station for filmmakers and video creators. Plug in your camera card or external drive, review footage, selectively copy clips, apply effects, and convert to lightweight proxy files that are storage- and transfer-friendly. KEY FEATURES: • MOV/MP4/ProRes/BRAW and MXF playback and conversion, straight off the card. • Real-time 3D LUT preview and baked-in output • Fully color grading features & Color wheels • Anamorphic de-squeeze (1.25×–2.0×) • Slate Info: Timecode, Scene, Shot, Take etc burned into or embedded • Fast & direct GPU processing, adjustable Bitrate & codec(H264/H265) • Optimized to relink in different NLEs. • Backup (Direct copy) footage • Audio-only extraction and separate channel extraction • Low-battery auto-pause protection (3% / 10% / Off) • No subscription, one-time purchase for Pro license, one license shared between iPad/iPhone. Proximator is built by filmmaker for filmmakers and content creators who need to review footage, extract media, and generate proxies on set using only mobile devices.

Screenshots

OpenCam4 screens
Proximator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proximator at every 11 days against OpenCam's every 3 weeks. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Proximator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Proximator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenCam versus Proximator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCamProximator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHI QIChenxing Liu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenCam

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly (1 Year)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Proximator

One-time3
  • Proximator Pro (1-Month Pass)$5.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$22.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$27.99

Questions

Is OpenCam free?
OpenCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proximator free?
Proximator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenCam or Proximator have ads?
Neither OpenCam nor Proximator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCam or Proximator?
OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Proximator every 11 days. Most recently, OpenCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Proximator on September 23, 2026.

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