Comparison

Overlap Camera vs FixedLens

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

Head to head
About

Overlap Camera

Features
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The biggest heartbreak in photogrammetry (3D modeling): you get home, start processing on your computer, and find out the photo overlap (lap rate) was too low. The model falls apart, and you have to go all the way back to reshoot. Overlap Camera lets anyone try photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and fixed-point observation with nothing but the phone in your pocket. No special gear, no professional equipment, no complicated setup. It overlays your previous photo semi-transparently on the live capture screen and shows a real-time overlap rate (LAP%) powered by your phone's IMU sensor. Because you can see the overlap as you shoot, you keep enough overlap every time, so your models don't break and you don't have to reshoot. Just point, line up the overlay, and capture. It's that easy to get started. New: choose any photo in a project as the reference. The app keeps overlaying that one shot, so you can return weeks later and line up on the very first frame. Free trial: every feature is free for 30 days after you install the app. To keep using them after that, an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription is required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FixedLens

Features
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FixedLens is a manual-first camera for people who want to set everything themselves. ONE LENS, LOCKED Pick a physical lens โ€” ultra-wide, wide, or telephoto โ€” and it stays put. No automatic lens switching mid-shot. Ideal for macro work and for a consistent field of view across a series of shots. FULL MANUAL CONTROL - Manual focus with an on-screen distance dial and a focus point you can place anywhere - Manual shutter speed and ISO, or exposure compensation in auto mode - Tap anywhere to set focus and exposure - Live focal length and zoom readout (35 mm equivalent) PHOTO AND VIDEO - Up to 48 MP photos, with a live megapixel readout for the active lens - 4K video at 30 or 60 fps, or 1080p - Drag the shutter button along its track to switch between photo and video BUILT FOR SHOOTING - Grid overlay and torch toggle - Works in portrait and landscape - Quick preview of your last shot, with delete - Optional location tagging No account. No ads. No cloud. Your photos and video go straight to your library. Available in English and Ukrainian.

Screenshots

Overlap Camera4 screens
FixedLens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FixedLens at none against Overlap Camera's 4. Overlap Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Overlap Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FixedLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Overlap Camera versus FixedLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverlap CameraFixedLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQAEE CONPUUTENGOleksandra Shcherbyna

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Overlap Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • month$15.001 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$150.001 Year
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  • year$150.001 Year
None

FixedLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overlap Camera free?
Overlap Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FixedLens free?
FixedLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Overlap Camera or FixedLens have ads?
Neither Overlap Camera nor FixedLens shows ads.

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