Comparison

AlphaCapture vs VHS Camera

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

Head to head
About

AlphaCapture

Features
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AlphaCapture is a professional-style camera viewfinder for iPhone, built around Apple ProRAW still capture and the kind of exposure feedback you expect from a dedicated EVF, not a minimal point-and-shoot UI. UI was inspired by industry leading medium format cameras in the market. Developed to work on iPhone 16 Pro & newer models. SHOOT WITH CONFIDENCE Use a large live preview with tap-to-focus, optional face lock for people in the frame, and exposure compensation you can adjust with a long-press and vertical drag on the preview. Top telemetry keeps aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance (Kelvin), and scene EV readable at a glance so you can judge exposure before you press the shutter. PRORAW, FULL RESOLUTION Capture Apple ProRAW (DNG) at the full still resolution your active lens and device support when the pipeline is ready, so you retain maximum 45MP detail for editing. Lens selection uses the physical ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto modules where available. After you change lenses, give the app a brief moment so the high-resolution ProRAW path can lock before you shoot. SCOPES THAT READ LIKE HARDWARE Switch between a live histogram and a column waveform to see how tone is distributed across shadows, midtones, and highlights. A clipping pill summarises shadow and highlight risk from the live histogram so you can react before you lose detail. VIEWFINDER MODES Immersive mode fades most chrome so the scene fills the frame while keeping essentials like the grid, focus brackets, EV strip, shutter and immersive toggle. An optional monochrome preview helps you judge luminance and contrast on screen, your ProRAW file is unchanged. Professional photographers love this feature! LEARN AS YOU GO An in-app guide explains exposure readouts, the shutter workflow, scopes, lenses, and immersive mode so you are not guessing what each control does. ACCESS Start with a 7-day trial that unlocks premium capture and interface features. When you are ready, Full Unlock is a one-time in-app purchase for lifetime access, with no subscription. REQUIREMENTS & PRIVACY ProRAW availability, maximum photo dimensions and lens behavior depend on your iPhone model and iOS version. The app requests camera access for preview, metering, and capture, and photo library access to save images you choose to keep. MODELS Runs on: iPhones on iOS 26.4+ on models 14 Pro and later Pro) Designed for: Pro-class iPhones that support your 48MP class ProRAW pipeline; others may install but not fully capture as intended. Ideal phones: iPhone 16/17 Pro/Max Whether you are chasing landscape detail, careful exposure on the telephoto, or a disciplined workflow in the field, AlphaCapture is designed to put ProRAW capture and serious metering tools in one place.

About

VHS Camera

Transform your phone into a retro camcorder. Apply authentic analog effects like scanlines, noise, and tracking glitches to photos and videos in real-time. Choose from various vintage tape styles to give your captures a nostalgic feel.

Highlights
  • Live VHS preview
  • Photo and video capture
  • Fourteen tape stocks
  • Manual tracking
  • Camcorder controls
  • Tape Library
Features
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Your phone is now a camcorder. VHS Camera turns the live camera feed into a worn-in analog tape. Capture photos and videos with scanlines, chromatic bleed, tracking glitches, noise, flicker, vignette, and a camcorder-style screen. No editor timeline required. Frame the moment, press record, and make the take. WHY VHS CAMERA • Live VHS preview — See the analog look while you frame the shot. • Photo and video capture — Make stills, record video with audio, and keep the same tape character across both. • Fourteen tape stocks — Choose from Classic VHS, Lo-Fi, 1998, Contrast, Muted, Damaged, Glitchy, Tapeless, 80s Cam, Spy Cam, Rental Copy, Betamax, Night Rec, and Broadcast. • Manual tracking — Pull the picture out of alignment for a short burst of authentic head-wreck and glitch. • Camcorder controls — Use the front or back camera, zoom, flash, mirror, date stamp, tape speed, and tape counter. • Tape Library — Keep your captures organized in the app with tape labels, playback, photo viewing, and erase controls. • Save and share — Mirror finished captures to your photo library, then share them with the tools on your phone. MAKE THE LOOK YOURS Start with the balanced warmth of Classic VHS, the soft texture of Lo-Fi, the hot colors of 80s Cam, the jitter of Spy Cam, or the clean signal of Tapeless. When you want more wear, switch to Damaged, Glitchy, Rental Copy, or Night Rec. Each stock has its own combination of color, noise, scanlines, tracking, and tape damage. VHS Camera is made for 80s and 90s throwbacks, home movies, parties, music clips, skate videos, found-footage ideas, travel diaries, and any moment that should feel like it came from a box in the attic. OPTIONAL VHS-CAM PRO The free version gives you the core camera, Classic VHS, Lo-Fi, and Tapeless stocks, and video recordings up to 60 seconds. VHS-CAM Pro unlocks all fourteen tape stocks, removes the watermark from saved captures, and supports longer takes up to 30 minutes. Subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are available in the app; prices vary by storefront. Restore a previous purchase from Camera Setup at any time. VHS Camera does not require an account to start. Captures are kept on your device unless you choose to save or share them. Support: startupstartupapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://vhs-camera.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://vhs-camera.vercel.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AlphaCapture4 screens
VHS Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VHS Camera at 16.4 against AlphaCapture's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AlphaCapture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VHS Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
AlphaCapture versus VHS Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaCaptureVHS Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.416.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperObipixel LtdBlock Browser

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlphaCapture

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99
4 purchases

VHS Camera

Subscriptions3
  • VHS-CAM Pro — Weekly$0.997 Days
  • VHS-CAM Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VHS-CAM Pro — Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • VHS-CAM Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is AlphaCapture free?
AlphaCapture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VHS Camera free?
VHS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlphaCapture or VHS Camera have ads?
Neither AlphaCapture nor VHS Camera shows ads.

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