OpenCam vs Cropped
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Cropped
Streamline your photo editing by cropping multiple images simultaneously. Apply preset ratios or custom frames to all selected photos at once. Easily revert changes and manage your albums without creating duplicates.
- Crop multiple photos at once
- Apply preset crop ratios
- Create and save custom crops
- Batch revert crop changes
- Works directly with photo library
- Sort albums by date
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Meet Cropped! A tool that was born from frustratingly cropping one photo at a time. With Cropped, you select several photos and videos to crop them together. Tap a preset ratio for a quick crop. Set your framing is free mode and press "Apply to All" for perfect crop alignment across all selected photos and videos. You can even create your own custom crop and save it for continuous use. Cropped works with photos and videos directly from your photo library. Crops are done at the source, no need for duplicates or exporting images. Hate the crop you just applied? Good news! Cropped can also handle singular or batch reverts. Sort by oldest to newest or newest to oldest and browse your albums exactly like you have them in your photo library. One more thing, Cropped stores nothing and sends nothing. Everything is kept private and data is never collected. Stay Cropping!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OpenCam at Free against Cropped's $4.99. OpenCam also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). Cropped's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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
OpenCam is free to download; Cropped costs $4.99 up front. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cropped asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cropped holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Cropped every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenCam | Cropped |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZHI QI | Blake Castle |
Customer experience
OpenCam
Cropped
In-app purchases
OpenCam
- Pro Monthly (1 Month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly (1 Year)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
Cropped
No in-app purchases









