# OpenCam vs MotionCam Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenCam | MotionCam Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motioncam-pro-raw-capture/id6776989370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 37 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHI QI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600280957) | [Mirsad Makalic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776989372) |

## 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 | $39.99 | one-time |


### MotionCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motioncam-pro-raw-capture/id6776989370)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*