Comparison

Anima Camera vs ReBeam

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

Head to head
About

Anima Camera

Capture stunning photos with enhanced resolution and automatic flash. This app offers multiple lens options, various image formats including RAW, and convenient shutter controls. It's optimized for devices with 48MP cameras, providing a professional photography experience.

Highlights
  • 48MP resolution with flash
  • Automatic torch (flash enabled)
  • Full-screen camera view with tap to focus
  • 12 built-in filters
  • Normal and Ultra-wide lens options
  • DNG RAW, JPEG, HEIF HDR formats
  • Volume button and AirPod shutter activation
Features
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Anima combines 48MP resolution with flash to create insane results! Features: • Automatic torch (flash enabled, always) • Full-screen camera view with tap to focus lens • Filters: 12 effects • Lens: Normal (1x) and Ultra-wide (.5x) [Device dependent!] • Format: DNG RAW, JPEG, HEIF HDR • Volume button, Camera button, and AirPod shutter activation - click to shoot! Compatibility: Anima is specifically designed for 48MP camera devices. When 48MP resolution is not available, Anima will resort to using the device’s max resolution. Some features are only available for iPhone Pro users.

About

ReBeam

Features
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ReBeam turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless camera for any external display — perfect for presenters, teachers, event managers, musicians and stage crews. Beam your camera in real time to a TV, projector or monitor via HDMI adapter or AirPlay. The external screen shows only the video — no buttons, no menus, no clutter. Clean output every time. CONTROL FROM YOUR WRIST The companion Apple Watch app lets you start, pause and stop streaming or recording without touching the iPhone. A Watch complication keeps recording status one tap away. Ideal when the iPhone is mounted, on a tripod or out of reach. OVERLAY TEXT WHERE YOU NEED IT Add a title, name, scene number or hint directly into the live image. Pick the position, font size, color and shadow — readable from the back row. MADE FOR REAL USE - Record with front or rear camera, with or without audio - Stream live via HDMI adapter or AirPlay - External display stays clean — no on-screen controls - Pause stream and pause recording - Live status: remaining time and file size - Apple Watch: remote control + recording complication - Stage image preview helps you position your text before going live Originally built for musicians and event technicians, ReBeam works just as well for classroom demos, product presentations, monitoring setups, group games, rehearsals and private occasions — anywhere you want what your camera sees on the big screen. ReBeam — Your camera. Your live image. Anywhere.

Screenshots

Anima Camera4 screens
ReBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anima Camera at none against ReBeam's 1. ReBeam's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. ReBeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anima Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anima Camera versus ReBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnima CameraReBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogan VossClever Home Labs GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Anima Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReBeam

One-time1
  • Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Anima Camera free?
Anima Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReBeam free?
ReBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anima Camera or ReBeam have ads?
Neither Anima Camera nor ReBeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anima Camera or ReBeam?
Anima Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReBeam every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anima Camera was updated on November 8, 2026 and ReBeam on November 9, 2026.

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