Flash Power vs OverCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Flash Power
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Get the right flash power setting every time. Flash Power measures the distance from flash to subject, then calculates the precise power setting for a well-exposed shot. THE PROBLEM You are setting up a camera trap in daylight, so you cannot preview flash exposure against the ambient light. You need a way to calculate the correct flash power for a nighttime shot without returning after dark to take test exposures. THE SOLUTION Flash Power gives you a fast, practical way to calculate flash exposure. Use the app to automatically measure the distance from flash to subject, or enter it manually, then set your aperture and ISO. The app calculates the flash power you need, so you can set up with confidence and avoid trial and error after dark. WORKS WITH ANY MANUAL FLASH Preconfigured for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro, and ready for anything else you own. Build your own flash profiles and keep them: name each one, choose a fixed or zoomable head, pick β -stop or Β½-stop increments, and set the guide numbers. For a zoom head you set the guide number at each end of the range and the app works out everything in between β pin any focal length you have measured yourself and it stays put. WORKS ON ALL IPHONES β’ LiDAR-equipped iPhones (Pro models) β instant, accurate distance measurement β’ Other iPhones β ARKit surface detection, plus manual distance entry β’ No LiDAR? No problem β measure separately and enter the distance manually BUILT FOR CAMERA TRAPPERS Designed for wildlife photographers using off-camera flash. No more test shots, no more guesswork, and no more blown highlights or underexposed subjects. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hold your phone next to your flash and point it at your subject 2. The app measures the distance, or you enter it manually 3. Set your camera's aperture and ISO 4. Read the recommended flash power The app tells you exactly what power to dial in, from full power down to 1/128, in the same β -stop steps your flash shows β or Β½-stops, if that is what your flash uses. CALIBRATE TO YOUR OWN GEAR If your test shots come out consistently over- or under-exposed, dial in a fine-tune adjustment and the app applies it to every calculation from then on. Each flash keeps its own calibration, so a correction measured on one never follows you to another. FEATURES β’ Distance measurement with LiDAR, ARKit surface detection, or manual entry β’ Preconfigured flash profiles for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro β’ Saved custom flash profiles β as many as you need, each with its own name and guide numbers β’ Per-flash fine-tune calibration β’ Zoom head compensation from 20mm to 200mm, or whatever range you define β’ Coverage preview to visualise flash spread β’ Range reference β maximum distance at full power across common apertures β’ Real-time calculation as you adjust settings THE SCIENCE Flash Power uses the guide number formula and inverse square law to calculate exposure. It takes aperture, ISO, flash zoom position, and distance into account, then gives you a precise power recommendation to get you close on the first shot. REQUIREMENTS β’ iOS 17 or later β’ LiDAR recommended for the best experience (iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models) Ideal for camera trap setups, macro photography, studio work, and any situation where you need consistent, repeatable flash exposure. SUBSCRIPTION Flash Power is Β£4.99 per year, starting with a 2-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.camtraptions.com/flash-power-app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
OverCam
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OverCam puts a faint βghostβ of any reference photo right on top of your live camera, so you can line up the exact same shot every time. Whether you're matching a pose, recreating a travel photo, keeping a product angle consistent, or shooting a before-and-after, OverCam makes it effortless to get the framing perfect. HOW IT WORKS β’ Pick a reference β choose a photo from your library or one of the built-in pose templates. β’ See it overlaid β the reference appears semi-transparent over the live camera. β’ Line it up β move, pinch, and rotate the layer, then adjust its opacity. β’ Shoot β tap to focus, use the self-timer, and capture a perfectly aligned photo. FEATURES β’ Adjustable overlay opacity for a subtle guide or a clear reference β’ Move, scale, and rotate the reference layer freely β’ Built-in pose & composition templates (full body, bust, sitting, couples, kids, and more) β’ Portrait and landscape (sideways) selfie templates β’ Rule-of-thirds grid and ground-line guides β’ Front and back camera with natural mirror selfie β’ Native-style zoom with 0.5Γ/1Γ/2Γ/3Γ and everything in between β’ Tap-to-focus and self-timer (3s / 10s) β’ Flip the overlay horizontally to mirror a pose Great for photographers, content creators, cosplayers, real-estate and product shots, fitness progress photos, and anyone who wants their framing just right. OverCam is free to use. Remove ads anytime with a one-time purchase β no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OverCam at none against Flash Power's 1. Flash Power's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flash Power sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. OverCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flash Power ships an update every 5 days, OverCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash Power | OverCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS | MIZOU, CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Flash Power
- Subscriber14 Days trial$4.991 Year
OverCam
No in-app purchases









