Comparison

Depth Area Cam vs Flixel Flipside

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Depth Area Cam

Features
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Depth Area Cam Explore the World in Depth. Literally. Depth Area Cam transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful real-time depth visualization tool. Using the device’s LiDAR scanner and depth sensors, this app reveals the hidden distance layers of your environment — perfect for creators, developers, or anyone curious about spatial perception. Key-Features: Real-Time Depth Visualization Visualize the world using vibrant depth-based color gradients. Near objects are shown in cool blues, far objects in warm reds — or invert this spectrum at the tap of a switch. Grayscale Depth Mode Prefer minimalism? Use the grayscale mode for a clean black-to-white depth representation. Near objects are light, distant areas are dark — switch the gradient direction as needed. High Dynamic Range Video Recording Record depth videos in HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), PQ (Perceptual Quantizer), Linear, or Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). Use the home screen quick actions to choose your recording mode before launching the app or anytime during usage. High-Quality Snapshots Capture lossless depth screenshots directly to your Photo Library—without UI overlays or compression artifacts. Perfect for saving your best visualizations. Adjustable Depth Range Customize the depth threshold dynamically with the smart slider. Focus on near details or capture the full scene, up to 20 meters. Color Inversion & Customization Easily invert color mappings or switch between visualization modes in real-time. No need to restart recording or exit the app. Intuitive Interface All controls are live-adjustable while running. Adjust sliders, toggle options, or take snapshots without interrupting your session. Why Depth Area Cam? - Visualize depth like never before - Create creative AR content - Test and prototype LiDAR-based ideas - Record stunning HDR depth videos for post-processing - Capture scientific or educational visuals Requirements: Depth Area Cam requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad (e.g., iPhone Pro models or iPad Pro). On devices without LiDAR, a camera-only mode is available.

About

Flixel Flipside

Effortlessly create content for any platform. Capture a single photo or video and instantly export it in multiple aspect ratios, including square, portrait, and landscape. Smart subject tracking ensures your subject remains perfectly framed across all crops, with crisp 4K and 8K output options.

Highlights
  • Export in multiple aspect ratios
  • Smart subject tracking
  • 4K and 8K output
  • On-device ML upscaling
  • Direct sharing to social platforms
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Shoot once, post everywhere. Capture a single photo or video and instantly export it in every format you need: square (1:1), portrait (9:16), landscape (16:9), and Instagram feed (4:5). Smart subject tracking keeps your subject in frame across all crops, powered by on-device ML with options from quick first-frame detection to smooth per-frame tracking. Built for creators who want one take, every ratio, zero hassle. YOUR SUBJECT, ALWAYS IN FRAME Your subject stays perfectly centered in every crop — automatically. For video, choose how closely the camera follows: subtle, moderate, or dynamic tracking, and preview the result in real time before you export. Powered by Apple's Vision framework and on-device ML. CRISP EXPORTS UP TO 8K Get sharp 4K and 8K output from any crop thanks to on-device ML upscaling. Choose your file format — JPEG, HEIC, or PNG for photos; H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, or ProRes 4444 for video — set your quality, and export every format at once or one at a time. CAPTURE AND EDIT ANYWHERE Crop and reframe right inside Photos without leaving your library. Launch the camera from your Lock Screen with Camera Control or Control Center. Automate with Siri and Shortcuts. Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. Flipside runs natively on all three. ONE TAP TO EVERY PLATFORM Share directly to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, X, and WhatsApp — Flipside picks the right formats for each app so you don't have to. Subscription Legal (Flixel Plans): Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews at the purchase price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions are one month or year in length. For Terms of Service see https://flixel.com/terms/

Screenshots

Depth Area Cam4 screens
Flixel Flipside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flixel Flipside at Free against Depth Area Cam's $1.99. Depth Area Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On 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

Flixel Flipside is free to download; Depth Area Cam costs $1.99 up front. Flixel Flipside sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Depth Area Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Depth Area Cam versus Flixel Flipside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepth Area CamFlixel Flipside
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayFlixel Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Depth Area Cam

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Flixel Flipside

Subscriptions6
  • Flipside Pro$2.991 Month
  • Motion Studio$9.991 Month
  • Creator Bundle$14.991 Month
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  • Flipside Pro$29.991 Year
  • Motion Studio$99.991 Year
  • Creator Bundle$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro License$49.99

Questions

Is Depth Area Cam free?
Depth Area Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flixel Flipside free?
Flixel Flipside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Depth Area Cam or Flixel Flipside have ads?
Neither Depth Area Cam nor Flixel Flipside shows ads.

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