Comparison

OpenCam vs MotionCam Pro

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

MotionCam Pro

Capture professional-grade RAW video and photos directly from your phone's sensor. Gain granular control over exposure, color, and post-production workflows for filmmakers and photographers.

Highlights
  • RAW video capture
  • RAW photo, burst, and time-lapse modes
  • DirectLog video recording
  • In-app rendering and export
  • ProRes and HEVC export
  • RAW histogram and false color monitoring
  • LUT support and ACES color pipeline
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MotionCam Pro is for creators who want more from their phone camera. Capture RAW video, RAW photos, DirectLog video, time-lapse and burst sequences, then render or process your footage with a workflow built for grading and real post-production. Most phones shape the image through a default processing pipeline, giving footage a fixed “phone look” before you ever start editing. MotionCam Pro is built around RAW sensor data, so you can monitor the signal, protect highlights and shape the final image yourself. Made for filmmakers, photographers and curious creators who want to learn, test, take control and keep improving their images. Capture with more control: - RAW video capture from the camera sensor - RAW photo, burst and time-lapse modes - DirectLog video for real-time RAW-to-LOG recording - In-app rendering and export workflows - ProRes, HEVC / H.265 and professional post-production options Expose with confidence: - RAW histogram - Sensor clipping map by RGB channel - False color monitoring - Focus peaking - Direct Preview to see the pipeline before recording Shape your look: - ACES color pipeline - DCP profiles - LUT support - Wide-gamut workflows - LOG outputs for grading in professional tools Continue your workflow beyond the phone: - Render on device - Process footage on desktop with MotionCam Tools for PC and macOS - Export for professional editing and color grading workflows Join more than 10,000 MotionCam users in the community to learn, test, share workflows and improve your results: https://discord.gg/Vy4gQNEdNS

Screenshots

OpenCam4 screens
MotionCam Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenCam at Free against MotionCam Pro's $29.99. OpenCam also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 3). MotionCam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OpenCam is free to download; MotionCam Pro costs $29.99 up front. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MotionCam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OpenCam against 4.3 for MotionCam Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of OpenCam's written reviews are positive against 82% of MotionCam Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenCam versus MotionCam Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCamMotionCam Pro
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating4.4 (48 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHI QIMirsad Makalic

Customer experience

OpenCam

All ratings48 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%

MotionCam Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

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$39.99
None

MotionCam Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenCam free?
OpenCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MotionCam Pro free?
MotionCam Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenCam or MotionCam Pro?
OpenCam is rated higher. OpenCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while MotionCam Pro averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do OpenCam or MotionCam Pro have ads?
Neither OpenCam nor MotionCam Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCam or MotionCam Pro?
OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and MotionCam Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenCam was updated on October 17, 2026 and MotionCam Pro on October 14, 2026.

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