Comparison

StarCrop vs Horizon Lock Cam

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

Head to head
About

StarCrop

Features
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Stop choosing between vertical and horizontal. StarCrop records the full picture, so you can crop to vertical or horizontal later โ€” whenever you need it. Sound familiar? You shoot vertical, and it looks tiny on the TV with black bars on both sides. You shoot horizontal, and it's awkward to watch on your phone. StarCrop solves the "which way do I hold it" problem for good. HOW IT WORKS StarCrop captures a wide 4:3 master using more of your camera's sensor (also known as Open Gate recording). From that one master, export: - 16:9 landscape for TV and YouTube - 9:16 portrait for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts No need to decide at recording time. KEY FEATURES - Full screen everywhere: export both landscape and portrait from one clip - No editing app needed: crop and export inside StarCrop - Frame guides: keep people and subjects safely inside every crop - Re-export anytime: keep the master, regenerate any size whenever you need - Save storage: delete exports freely โ€” the master can always recreate them - Ready for anything: YouTube, TikTok, Reels, TV โ€” and formats you haven't thought of yet Perfect for family moments, kids' events, travel, and everyday vlogging โ€” anywhere you don't get a second take. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Horizon Lock Cam

Features
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Horizon Lock Cam helps you record videos that stay visually upright even when your phone tilts. Built for fast shooting and clean results, it combines live horizon-lock stabilization with camera controls you actually use: 1. Rear and front camera support 2. Real-time horizon leveling 3. Filters (Normal, Vivid, Cool, Mono, Noir, Warm) 4. Multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:5) 5. Quality presets and frame rates (24/30/60 FPS) 6. Tap-to-focus and pinch-to-zoom 7. Optional audio recording 8. In-app export browser to preview, share, and delete clips Whether you are filming while walking, moving, or adjusting your grip, Horizon Lock Cam keeps your final video looking steady and upright.

Screenshots

StarCrop4 screens
Horizon Lock Cam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Horizon Lock Cam at none against StarCrop's 2. Horizon Lock Cam also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. StarCrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Horizon Lock Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
StarCrop versus Horizon Lock Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarCropHorizon Lock Cam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasato AsaiAkash Chawhan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StarCrop

Subscriptions1
  • StarCrop ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒŸใ‚ขใƒ ๏ผˆๆœˆ้ก๏ผ‰$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • StarCrop ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒŸใ‚ขใƒ ๏ผˆ่ฒทใ„ๅˆ‡ใ‚Š๏ผ‰$9.99
None

Horizon Lock Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarCrop free?
StarCrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horizon Lock Cam free?
Horizon Lock Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarCrop or Horizon Lock Cam have ads?
Neither StarCrop nor Horizon Lock Cam shows ads.

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