OpenCam vs Video Compressor
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
Read full descriptionHide 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
Video Compressor
Read full descriptionHide full description
Need a video to fit a file-size limit? Enter your target in MB and compress it entirely on your iPhone. Your video is never uploaded to a server. TARGET A FILE SIZE Choose the MB limit required by an email, form, or sharing destination. If the first result is too large, the app automatically refines it. If fixed settings cannot reach the target, the app reports that outcome instead of presenting an oversized file as successful. QUICK QUALITY PRESETS Choose High Quality, Balanced, Compact, or Smallest when you want a fast result without adjusting technical settings. CONTROL THE OUTPUT • H.264 or HEVC • MP4 or MOV • Resolution • Frame rate • Audio quality or no audio • Optional metadata preservation REVIEW BEFORE SAVING Play the compressed video, compare its size with the original, then save it to Photos or share it. Finished videos remain available in a removable on-device history. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Compression happens on your device. There are no accounts, ads, analytics, or tracking. Saving to Photos uses add-only permission. One purchase. No recurring subscription.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OpenCam at Free against Video Compressor's $1.99. Video Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Video Compressor costs $1.99 up front. OpenCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Video Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OpenCam | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZHI QI | CAEN Co., Ltd. |
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$24.99
Video Compressor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OpenCam free?
Is Video Compressor free?
Do OpenCam or Video Compressor have ads?
Other comparisons















