Comparison

OpenCam vs ProCam MK II

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
Read full description

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

ProCam MK II

This advanced camera application offers professional-level manual controls and RAW capture for iPhone users. It features an intuitive, one-handed design and a streamlined capture pipeline for enhanced performance and responsiveness.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls
  • RAW image capture
  • One-handed operation
  • Intuitive design
  • Enhanced performance
  • Liquid Glass design
Read full description

ProCam has been pushing the limits of iPhone photography for 15 years. With ProCam MK II, we’re taking our biggest leap yet. It’s not only our most capable camera app ever, it’s also our most intuitive. We reimagined every part of the experience for the way people use their iPhone today. Designed from the ground up for effortless one-handed operation and crafted with a stunning Liquid Glass design, ProCam MK II feels as good as it looks. Under the hood, we’ve rebuilt our entire capture pipeline to maximize performance, making every interaction faster, smoother, and more responsive. To make ProCam MK II accessible to as many people as possible, we’ve made it a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no in-app purchases!

Screenshots

OpenCam4 screens
ProCam MK II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenCam at Free against ProCam MK II's $19.99. OpenCam also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 36%). ProCam MK II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, 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; ProCam MK II costs $19.99 up front. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ProCam MK II 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 4.4 for ProCam MK II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of OpenCam's written reviews are positive against 36% of ProCam MK II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, ProCam MK II every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenCam versus ProCam MK II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCamProCam MK II
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.4 (49 ratings)4.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHI QITinkerworks Apps

Customer experience

OpenCam

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%

ProCam MK II

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral42.9%
Negative21.4%

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

ProCam MK II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenCam free?
OpenCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProCam MK II free?
ProCam MK II costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenCam or ProCam MK II?
OpenCam and ProCam MK II are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49 and 28 ratings respectively.
Do OpenCam or ProCam MK II have ads?
Neither OpenCam nor ProCam MK II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCam or ProCam MK II?
OpenCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProCam MK II every 3 days. Most recently, OpenCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProCam MK II on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons