Comparison

GATE CAM vs Cam2000

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

Head to head
About

GATE CAM

Features
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GATE CAM is a cinema camera app that takes you from Open Gate capture to color grading, frame finishing, and social-ready export — all on iPhone. Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later Pro models (Apple Log capable). Not available on other iPhone models or iPad. Don't stop at just recording and saving. Shape the color, texture, and space of a single shot or a whole set of clips, and finish them into complete films right on your iPhone. Record in 4:3 Open Gate, using more of the sensor. Keep a wider view and more room than regular video, and capture the whole feel of the moment. Record in ProRes with Apple Log to keep the tonal range, so you can build your own look after the shoot. SLOW capture is built in. Match a 24 / 25 / 30 fps playback base and shoot SLOW at up to 60 fps. Everyday motion becomes cinematic and dramatic in slow motion. ■ FEATURES ▶ Shoot wide with Open Gate Record in 4:3 Open Gate. Use more of the sensor and fill the frame edge to edge. Keep people, light, background, and the sense of space in a single shot. ProRes and Apple Log keep the tonal range, so you can shape the color afterward. ▶ SLOW capture Supports 24 / 25 / 30 fps playback bases. Shoot SLOW at up to 60 fps, matched to the base you choose. Clips play back in slow motion automatically inside GATE CAM. Turn small everyday moments into cinematic, dramatic shots. (Free: up to 10 takes. Unlimited with GATE CAM+.) ▶ From capture to finish in CLIPS Your footage is saved to CLIPS inside GATE CAM. Spot SLOW and graded clips at a glance, then review, pick, and finish right after shooting. Rotate footage inside CLIPS. Export only the finished pieces to your Camera Roll. Raw footage and finished work stay separate, so your Camera Roll doesn't fill up while you work. ▶ Turn Log into your look Choose a Base LUT and a Creative LUT, then adjust exposure, highlights, shadows, contrast, temperature, tint, and saturation. Add Mist, Grain, Fade, and vignette to take plain footage to the color you want to show. ▶ Keep your go-to look Save the grade for each clip. Store the settings you use most as presets and get the same mood every time. ▶ One look across many clips Pick two or more clips and match their color and frames to finish them together. Give the cuts from a trip or a vlog the same tone in one pass. (Exporting them together requires GATE CAM+.) ▶ Finish like a piece of work Frames with metadata, rounded corners, still capture, and video export — all inside GATE CAM. Turn your footage from a plain file into a still or a clip you want to share. ■ SUPPORTED FEATURES ・4:3 Open Gate capture ・ProRes recording (LT / 422 / HQ) ・Apple Log capture ・SLOW capture (1.5x / 2x / 2.5x) ・LUT preview ・Histogram ・EV / WB / SS / ISO controls ・Lens switching ・Base LUT / Creative LUT ・Mist / Grain / Fade / Vignette ・Grade saving / Preset saving ・Rotate footage in CLIPS ・Finish multiple clips together ・Frames / Metadata display ・Video export / Still capture ・Standard HEVC 8-bit export ■ GATE CAM+ (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION) Capture, grading, and frame finishing are free. GATE CAM+ adds: ・Unlimited SLOW capture (free: up to 10 takes) ・ProRes 422 / HQ recording (free: ProRes LT) ・Recording to an external SSD ・Saving directly to your Camera Roll ・Exporting multiple clips together ・Unlimited presets ・Frame export without the logo ・High-quality export (HEVC 10-bit, 50 Mbps) - Available features vary by device, lens, resolution, and selected format. - For iPhone 15 Pro or later Pro models (Apple Log capable) only. - On iPhone 18 Pro (iOS 27), recording ProRes to the iPhone requires reserving Pro Video Storage in iPhone Settings (GATE CAM guides you). Not needed when recording to an external SSD.

About

Cam2000

Recreate the authentic look of early 2000s digital cameras and camcorders. Apply vintage effects, including specific color palettes, resolution, and timestamps, to photos and videos instantly or import existing media.

Highlights
  • Authentic 2000s digicam and camcorder simulation
  • Y2K photo and video effects
  • Timestamp and date overlays
  • Import photos and videos from camera roll
  • Multiple camera styles (digicam, CCD, camcorder)
  • Realistic vintage imperfections
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Bring back the look of 2000s digital cameras and camcorders, right on your iPhone. Cam2000 turns your phone into a collection of cameras inspired by the digicams, CCD cameras and camcorders that defined the 2000s. No need to spend hours editing your photos. Pick a camera, frame your shot and capture its look instantly. Each camera has its own personality: colors, contrast, resolution, digital grain, flash, imperfections, timestamps and details inspired by real cameras from the era. PHOTO & VIDEO Take photos and record videos directly with Cam2000. Switch between a Y2K digital camera, a retro camcorder or a colorful CCD-style camera. Each one gives your photos and videos a different look and feel. YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR STYLE Already took the photo or video? Import it from your camera roll and apply the look of any Cam2000 camera. Perfect for turning recent photos, memories, selfies, party shots or videos into nostalgic 2000s-style content. MORE THAN JUST A FILTER Cam2000 is not just about putting a vintage filter over your image. Each camera recreates some of the details that gave early digital cameras their unique character: lower resolution, CCD-style colors, digital compression, noise, contrast, direct flash, imperfect sharpness and all the little flaws that make the look feel real. A COLLECTION OF CAMERAS Choose the camera that fits the moment. • Digicam and digital camera looks • CCD-style rendering • Retro camcorder looks • Y2K photo and video effects • Timestamp and date • Flash • Digital zoom • Vintage and retro effects • Import photos and videos • Simple photo and video editing from your camera roll No complicated menus. No overloaded photo editor. Pick a camera. Take a photo or record a video. Keep the memory. Or import something you already love and give it a completely different vibe. The 2000s are back. Pick your camera. CAM2000 PREMIUM Upgrade to Cam2000 Premium to unlock Premium features and content. Cam2000 Premium subscriptions are available monthly and yearly. • A 3 to 7 day free trial may be available to eligible new users. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://cam2000.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cam2000.app/privacy/

Screenshots

GATE CAM4 screens
Cam20004 screens

Verdict

The call

GATE CAM and Cam2000 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. GATE CAM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cam2000 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GATE CAM versus Cam2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGATE CAMCam2000
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakayuki AokiKilian FRADET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GATE CAM

One-time1
  • Gate Cam+$9.99
2 purchases

Cam2000

Subscriptions2
  • Cam2000 Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cam2000 Premium7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is GATE CAM free?
GATE CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam2000 free?
Cam2000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GATE CAM or Cam2000 have ads?
Neither GATE CAM nor Cam2000 shows ads.

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