# Phone Cam Controller vs LibreCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LibreCam at 100% against Phone Cam Controller's 50%. LibreCam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Cam Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LibreCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LibreCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Phone Cam Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of LibreCam's.

Phone Cam Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, LibreCam daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Cam Controller | LibreCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-cam-controller/id6762692207/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librecam-manual-raw-camera/id6802275145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdolvahab Saniselbachary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894966120) | [Timo Josten](https://appshunter.io/developer/521476774) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Cam Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-cam-controller/id6762692207)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless virtual camera for 3D animation software. Control your 3D camera in real-time with your phone's motion and record keyframes by physically moving through your scene. Stream live previews and adjust camera settings directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless virtual camera for After Effects & Blender, Real-time 6DOF camera control via phone motion, One-tap and continuous keyframe recording, Live preview streaming to phone, Adjust camera settings (zoom, focus, aperture) from phone, Timeline control (play, pause, scrub) from phone, Multi-phone support for multiple angles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |


### LibreCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librecam-manual-raw-camera/id6802275145)

Capture raw image data directly from your iPhone's sensor without any artificial processing. Offers manual controls for focus, ISO, and exposure, with options for custom color recipes and framed prints.

**Highlights:** Capture true Bayer DNGs, Single-frame HEIFs, Manual focus, ISO, exposure, Customizable color recipes, Framed print sharing, Apple Watch remote control

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LibreCam Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Cam Controller free?

Phone Cam Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LibreCam free?

LibreCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phone Cam Controller or LibreCam?

LibreCam is rated higher. Phone Cam Controller averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LibreCam averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Phone Cam Controller or LibreCam have ads?

Phone Cam Controller shows ads; LibreCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Cam Controller or LibreCam?

Phone Cam Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and LibreCam daily. Most recently, Phone Cam Controller was updated on November 9, 2026 and LibreCam on October 31, 2026.

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