Comparison

AlignShot vs ModelCam

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

Head to head
About

AlignShot

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Align your photos with pinpoint precision using a reference image overlay and create complex compositions in a powerful layer-based editor. AlignShot combines a real-time "Ghost Overlay" camera with an advanced editing canvas. It is the ultimate tool for replicating poses, maintaining consistency in product photography, documenting progress, or creating perfect "before and after" comparisons. ALIGNMENT CAMERA (GHOST CAMERA) Capture the perfect shot using a live visual reference. • Real-Time Overlay: Place any photo (from your gallery or the previous shot) as a semi-transparent guide over the camera view. • Full Gesture Control: Move, scale, and rotate the ghost image with two fingers to match reality exactly. • Adjustable Opacity: Slide to see more or less of the reference (from 5% to 95%). • Precision Tools: 3x3 Grid (Rule of Thirds) and Horizon Level for straight photos. • Capture Modes: Timer (3s/10s), visual flash, and haptic feedback. CANVAS AND LAYER EDITOR Take your photos further with a complete non-destructive editor. • Layer System: Combine multiple images and text in a single project. Reorder, lock, or duplicate with ease. • Blend Modes: Create artistic effects using modes like Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, and Lighten. • Professional Adjustments: Control brightness, contrast, saturation, and opacity per individual layer. • Aesthetic Filters: Apply styles like Sepia, Noir, Fade, Chrome, Instant, and Mono. • Flexible Formats: Canvases adapted for social media (1:1, 4:3, 9:16 Story, 16:9). AI MAGIC & PRO TOOLS • AI Background Removal: Automatically remove the background from any photo to integrate it into new scenes or create stickers (Pro Feature). • Unlimited Import: Add as many photos as you need to your canvas. PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Non-Destructive Editing: Your projects are saved locally. You can reopen them, move layers, or change text at any time. • Fast Workflow: Switch from Camera to Canvas automatically or start a project from the Gallery. TYPICAL USE CASES • Before/After Comparisons (Fitness, renovations, art). • Consistent Product Photography for catalogs. • Recreating old photos in the exact same spot. • Manual Stop Motion and Time-lapse. • Creative collages and photomontages. PRIVACY AND DESIGN • 100% Private: All processing is done locally on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to external servers. • Clean Experience: Modern native-style design, Dark Mode support, and no intrusive ads. --- Legal Information: This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/overlaycameraprivacy/home

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ModelCam

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ModelCam is a camera app that overlays reference photos onto your live preview so you can perfectly recreate compositions and poses as you shoot. "Compose at capture, not in post" - frame your shot exactly the way you want before you press the shutter, no editing required. - Perfect for - - Fans replicating poses of their favorite models or idols - Photographers reproducing magazine-style compositions - Content creators posting daily to Instagram, TikTok, X - Anyone who wants pro-grade photo and video output - Overlay - - Place reference photos translucently on the camera - Drag to move, pinch to scale, two-finger rotate - Adjust opacity with a single slider - Switch between multiple references on the fly (Pro) - Reference Library - - Organize by genre: People, Food, Buildings, Landscapes - Add and edit custom categories freely - Secret category protected by Face ID / Touch ID - Multi-Aspect Capture - - Save portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) in one shot (Pro) - Supports 3:4, 4:5, 1:1 - every social aspect ratio - No retakes - get the right ratio for every platform at once - Pro Capture - - Apple ProRAW photos (supported devices, Pro) - Apple Log video (iPhone 15 Pro and later, Pro) - Edit in Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve - Smart Camera Tools - - Tap to set focus and exposure - Long-press to lock AE/AF - Exposure compensation slider - Self-timer (3s / 10s) - QR code scanning - Grid overlays (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, 1-point, 2-point perspective) - Dual portrait/landscape guides - Burn-in Save - - Save your photo with the reference burned in - Create before/after comparisons in a single image - ModelCam Pro - - 380 yen/month or 2,500 yen/year (44% off yearly) - Apple ProRAW - Apple Log video - Simultaneous portrait/landscape saving - Unlimited overlays - Unlimited reference images Subscriptions auto-renew. You can cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the next renewal in iOS Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. - Privacy - ModelCam does not collect personal information such as your name, email, or location. All captured data stays on your device.

Screenshots

AlignShot4 screens
ModelCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlignShot at none against ModelCam's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. AlignShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ModelCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AlignShot versus ModelCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlignShotModelCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANUEL MATAS GALEOTEKenta Suzuki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AlignShot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
2 purchases

ModelCam

Subscriptions2
  • ModelCam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ModelCam Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is AlignShot free?
AlignShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModelCam free?
ModelCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlignShot or ModelCam have ads?
ModelCam shows ads; AlignShot does not.

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