OpenCam vs Pink Frame
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
Pink Frame
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Pink Frame records a 3-second cinematic clip every day. WHAT IT DOES - Tap record for a 3-second cinematic clip - iPhone 13 Pro and newer capture depth-of-field with automatic rack focus - Older devices fall back to standard 1080p video - Add a one-line note to each clip - Year reel: every clip you keep, day by day, in one grid - All video stays on your device WHAT IT IS NOT - Not a TikTok / reel editor - Not a stitched-year-video tool - No AI narration REQUIRES CAMERA + MIC - iPhone with iOS 26 or later - iPhone 13 Pro or newer for cinematic capture - Microphone captures audio with each clip WITHOUT PRO Everything is unlocked for your first 3 days. After that, up to 3 frames in total. PRO ($4 monthly / $25 annual / $59 lifetime) - Unlimited frames Subscription Details - Pro Monthly: $4 / month - Pro Annual: $25 / year - Lifetime: $59 one-time Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled in Settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://danielius.studio/pink-frame/terms Privacy Policy: https://danielius.studio/pink-frame/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenCam at 17.0 against Pink Frame's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pink Frame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Pink Frame every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenCam | Pink Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZHI QI | Danielius Chalikovas |
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
Pink Frame
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.001 Month
- Pro Annual$25.001 Year
- Lifetime$59.00









