# OpenCam vs Callmode

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenCam | Callmode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callmode/id6808681547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHI QI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600280957) | [OMAR FATTAHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808681549) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencam-open-gate-camera/id6743316690)

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.

**Highlights:** 4:3 aspect ratio recording, Manual camera controls, Integrated teleprompter, ProRes and HDR support, Custom LUT import, Glide Zoom

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Callmode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callmode/id6808681547)

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.

**Highlights:** Simulated video call recording, Optional teleprompter, Built-in and custom callers, Adjustable video quality, On-device processing, Automatic saving to Photos

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Callmode Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Callmode Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenCam free?

OpenCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Callmode free?

Callmode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenCam or Callmode?

Callmode is rated higher. OpenCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Callmode averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do OpenCam or Callmode have ads?

Neither OpenCam nor Callmode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenCam or Callmode?

OpenCam ships an update fortnightly, and Callmode every 8 days. Most recently, OpenCam was updated on October 30, 2026 and Callmode on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*