Comparison

ModelCam vs LayerCam

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

Head to head
About

ModelCam

Features
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ModelCam is a camera app that overlays reference photos onto your live preview so you can perfectly recreate compositions and poses as you shoot. "Compose at capture, not in post" - frame your shot exactly the way you want before you press the shutter, no editing required. - Perfect for - - Fans replicating poses of their favorite models or idols - Photographers reproducing magazine-style compositions - Content creators posting daily to Instagram, TikTok, X - Anyone who wants pro-grade photo and video output - Overlay - - Place reference photos translucently on the camera - Drag to move, pinch to scale, two-finger rotate - Adjust opacity with a single slider - Switch between multiple references on the fly (Pro) - Reference Library - - Organize by genre: People, Food, Buildings, Landscapes - Add and edit custom categories freely - Secret category protected by Face ID / Touch ID - Multi-Aspect Capture - - Save portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) in one shot (Pro) - Supports 3:4, 4:5, 1:1 - every social aspect ratio - No retakes - get the right ratio for every platform at once - Pro Capture - - Apple ProRAW photos (supported devices, Pro) - Apple Log video (iPhone 15 Pro and later, Pro) - Edit in Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve - Smart Camera Tools - - Tap to set focus and exposure - Long-press to lock AE/AF - Exposure compensation slider - Self-timer (3s / 10s) - QR code scanning - Grid overlays (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, 1-point, 2-point perspective) - Dual portrait/landscape guides - Burn-in Save - - Save your photo with the reference burned in - Create before/after comparisons in a single image - ModelCam Pro - - 380 yen/month or 2,500 yen/year (44% off yearly) - Apple ProRAW - Apple Log video - Simultaneous portrait/landscape saving - Unlimited overlays - Unlimited reference images Subscriptions auto-renew. You can cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the next renewal in iOS Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. - Privacy - ModelCam does not collect personal information such as your name, email, or location. All captured data stays on your device.

About

LayerCam

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A transparent camera that lets you easily recreate the same composition. LayerCam is a camera app that overlays past photos and videos as semi-transparent guides while shooting. Previously taken photos and videos can be displayed as guides, allowing you to easily match the same angle and composition. It supports both photo and video overlay shooting. ●Use cases Growth records: pets, children, and plants using fixed-point photography
 Before & after: fitness, DIY, gardening comparisons Cosplay & toy photography: recreate poses and scenes
 Memory recreation: family and travel photos in the same composition ●Features ・Overlay photos and videos while shooting ・Semi-transparent guide display ・Fixed-point shooting support ・Photo capture ・Video capture ・Simple and intuitive interface ・Create videos from photos Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ModelCam4 screens
LayerCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

ModelCam and LayerCam 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. ModelCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LayerCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ModelCam versus LayerCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelCamLayerCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta SuzukiAkane Choji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ModelCam

Subscriptions2
  • ModelCam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ModelCam Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
3 purchases

LayerCam

Subscriptions2
  • LayerCam Pro - Weekly$0.497 Days
  • LayerCam Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • LayerCam Pro - Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is ModelCam free?
ModelCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayerCam free?
LayerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ModelCam or LayerCam have ads?
Both ModelCam and LayerCam show ads.

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