Comparison

Key Capture vs KeyCam

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

Head to head
About

Key Capture

Features
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SEE EVERY NOTE YOU PLAY. Key Capture films you with your iPhone or iPad camera and adds a live 88-key piano overlay that lights up each key as you press it. Connect your MIDI keyboard or digital piano, then go live or record. No computer, OBS or capture card needed. WHO IT'S FOR - Pianists and keyboard players sharing performances - Piano teachers recording lessons so students can see which keys are played - Creators making piano videos with a visible keyboard LIVE STREAMING Sign in with YouTube or Facebook and go live from the app. Or enter an RTMP server URL and stream key to stream to another platform or your own server. RECORDING Record your playing with the overlay and save the video to your Photos library, ready to edit and share. MIDI CONNECTION Connect a MIDI keyboard or digital piano over Bluetooth MIDI or with a USB adapter. The keys you play appear on the 88-key overlay along the bottom of the video. VIDEO SETTINGS Choose 720p, 1080p or 4K at 30 or 60 fps, depending on your device. On-screen stats show frame rate, connection status, recording time and viewer count. Key Capture works in landscape. PRICING Key Capture is free to download. Free streams and recordings run up to 5 minutes each. The Unlimited subscription, monthly or yearly, removes the time limit. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. SUPPORT Questions? Email support@keycapture.app Privacy Policy: https://keycapture.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://keycapture.app/terms

About

KeyCam

This app synchronizes video, audio, and MIDI recordings of musical performances. It displays notes, chords, and a virtual keyboard directly on the video, significantly reducing editing time. Ideal for musicians, educators, and live performers.

Highlights
  • Record video, audio, and MIDI simultaneously
  • Real-time note and chord detection
  • Virtual piano overlay on video
  • Customizable overlay appearance
  • External audio interface support
  • MIDI device connectivity
  • Professional camera controls
Features
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KeyCam transforms the way you record musical performances. Record video, audio, and MIDI at the same time, with notes, chords, and a virtual keyboard displayed directly on the video. Everything stays synchronized, reducing hours of editing to just a few minutes. Perfect for musicians, producers, teachers, content creators, churches, bands, and live performers. MAIN FEATURES • Record video, audio, and MIDI simultaneously • Real-time note and chord detection • Display a virtual piano over your video • Customize the position, size, and rotation of overlays • Record audio using the microphone, an external audio interface, or KeyCam Bridge • Connect MIDI devices through USB, Bluetooth, or a local network • Professional camera controls • Multiple resolutions and frame rates, depending on device compatibility • Support for iPhone and iPad • Save completed recordings directly to your Photos library KEYCAM BRIDGE With KeyCam Bridge for Mac or Windows, you can receive audio and MIDI from your computer over the local network while recording with your iPhone or iPad camera. Capture your complete performance in a single take: video, sound, notes, and chords working together. FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE Use KeyCam to record content at home, music lessons, demonstrations, rehearsals, worship services, concerts, and live performances. Record. Play. Synchronize. Everything at the same time.

Screenshots

Key Capture4 screens
KeyCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Key Capture at Free against KeyCam's $5.99. KeyCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). On ads, 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

Key Capture is free to download; KeyCam costs $5.99 up front. Key Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KeyCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Key Capture ships an update every 8 months, KeyCam every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Key Capture versus KeyCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKey CaptureKeyCam
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLCDaniel Albano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Key Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
None

KeyCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Key Capture free?
Key Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyCam free?
KeyCam costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Key Capture or KeyCam have ads?
Both Key Capture and KeyCam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Key Capture or KeyCam?
Key Capture ships an update every 8 months, and KeyCam every 2 days. Most recently, Key Capture was updated on November 13, 2026 and KeyCam on November 13, 2026.

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