OpenCam vs Callmode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenCam
This professional video camera app offers creators advanced manual controls, flexible 4:3 aspect ratio recording for reframing, and an integrated teleprompter. Capture high-quality footage with options like ProRes and HDR, and preview your look with custom LUTs.
- 4:3 aspect ratio recording
- Manual camera controls
- Integrated teleprompter
- ProRes and HDR support
- Custom LUT import
- Glide Zoom
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OpenCam is a professional video camera for creators and filmmakers on iPhone. Capture flexible 4:3 footage, take manual control and read your script while recording. Capture more. Reframe later. Record in 4:3 HD+ or 4K+ to leave room for vertical and horizontal edits in your favorite editor. Create for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube from the same take. Switch cameras mid-recording on compatible formats. Professional recording Choose ProRes, HDR, Apple Log or Apple Log 2, and adjustable HEVC bitrate options. Record at up to 60fps in supported formats. On compatible cameras, record full-sensor 4.2K open-gate ProRes RAW internally, without needing an external recorder. Apple Log 2 and ProRes RAW require iOS 26 or later and supported camera hardware. Preview your look Import .cube LUT files and preview your Apple Log footage with your chosen look while recording. Manual control, clearly presented Adjust focus, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and brightness. Lock exposure with a tap for consistent results. Aperture control requires a compatible iPhone 18 Pro camera, iOS 27 or later and OpenCam Pro. A teleprompter that follows you Keep your script over the camera view with customizable text, fixed-speed scrolling or voice following. Your script stays out of the recorded video. Voice following uses on-device recognition and requires iOS 26 or later and a supported language; a language download may be needed. Teleprompter requires OpenCam Pro. See exposure and sound Check your shot with a live RGB histogram and audio level meters. Move with control Use Glide Zoom for smooth, controlled zoom and dramatic dolly-style shots. Cinematic stabilization is available with Pro on compatible non-RAW formats. DockKit support Use compatible DockKit gimbals for subject tracking and supported recording, camera-switching and zoom controls. Ready from the Lock Screen Launch OpenCam from its Lock Screen widget. Compatible systems also support Control Center and Action button shortcuts. Privacy first No account required, no advertising and no cross-app tracking. OpenCam does not upload your videos to its own servers. Save in OpenCam or Photos, or choose a Files folder or compatible external storage with Pro. Cloud syncing depends on your chosen storage location and settings. Features vary by device, camera, format and selected settings; not every feature can be combined. Apple Log, ProRes/ProRes RAW, LUT previews, extra HEVC bitrate options and 60fps require OpenCam Pro. Terms: https://opencam.app/terms Privacy: https://opencam.app/privacy
Callmode
Record videos as if you're on a call. This app simulates a video call to help you speak naturally on camera, with an optional teleprompter for scripts. Final recordings only include your video and audio.
- Simulated video call recording
- Optional teleprompter
- Built-in and custom callers
- Adjustable video quality
- On-device processing
- Automatic saving to Photos
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Record yourself naturally with Callmode, a simulated video call experience designed to help you speak comfortably on camera. Choose a built-in caller or add a video you have permission to use. Start a call, follow your script with the optional teleprompter, and record your message without losing eye contact. Your saved recording contains only your camera video and microphone audio. The caller video, call controls, and teleprompter are not included in the final video. FEATURES • Familiar call-style recording experience • Five free recordings • Built-in callers • One custom caller on the free plan • Adjustable video quality • Selectable audio sources on supported devices • Teleprompter with text size, scroll speed, and opacity controls • Automatic saving to your Photos library • On-device processing for custom caller videos CALLMODE PRO Upgrade to Callmode Pro for unlimited recordings, multiple custom callers, higher-quality recording options, selectable audio sources, and full teleprompter controls. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple Account and renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. A 7-day annual trial is shown only to eligible customers. Privacy: https://callmode.app/privacy Terms: https://callmode.app/terms Support: https://callmode.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Callmode at 100% against OpenCam's 55%. Callmode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). OpenCam's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 5). 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 Callmode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Callmode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCam has 50 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of OpenCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Callmode's.
OpenCam ships an update fortnightly, Callmode every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenCam | Callmode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZHI QI | OMAR FATTAHI |
Customer experience
OpenCam
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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
Callmode
- Callmode Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Callmode Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









