# OpenCam vs Horika

The clearest difference is rating: OpenCam at 4.5 against Horika's 3.3. OpenCam also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 4). Horika's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Horika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 46 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of OpenCam's written reviews are positive against 75% of Horika's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Horika every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenCam | Horika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horika/id6746124840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHI QI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600280957) | [俊 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511359065) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Horika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horika/id6746124840)

This app recreates the tactile experience of using a film camera, offering unique photo effects like light leaks and grain. It encourages spontaneous capture of moments with a focus on creative experimentation and surprise results.

**Highlights:** Manual film winding simulation, Random photo effects (light leaks, grain), Toy camera film textures, Multiple frame format options, Holka mode for toy camera feel, Multi-exposure support, Lens filter simulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership (Annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenCam free?

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

### Is Horika free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenCam or Horika?

OpenCam is rated higher. OpenCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Horika averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do OpenCam or Horika have ads?

Neither OpenCam nor Horika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenCam or Horika?

OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Horika every 6 days. Most recently, OpenCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Horika on September 10, 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.*