Comparison

OpenCam vs Video Compressor

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

Video Compressor

Features
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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

OpenCam4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenCam versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCamVideo Compressor
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHI QICAEN Co., Ltd.

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$24.99
None

Video Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenCam free?
OpenCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenCam or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither OpenCam nor Video Compressor shows ads.

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