ModelCam vs GhostFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ModelCam
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
GhostFrame
Easily recreate any photo by overlaying a semi-transparent reference image onto your live camera feed. Precisely align your pose, framing, and angle to match the original, then capture your perfect shot. Features include adjustable opacity, advanced alignment tools, and instant before/after comparisons.
- Semi-transparent reference photo overlay
- Adjustable opacity and precise alignment tools
- Self-timers and camera guides
- Instant before/after comparison slider
- Auto-generated reveal videos for social media
- Organized gallery of recreations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Recreate the photos that inspire you. GhostFrame overlays any reference photo semi-transparently on your live camera, so you can line up your pose, framing, and angle — then capture a shot that matches the original. Whether you're recreating a fitness progress photo from the exact same angle, matching a travel shot from years ago, nailing a viral pose, or lining up car and street photography compositions — GhostFrame makes it effortless. HOW IT WORKS Pick a reference photo — a past shot, an inspiration, any image It appears as a transparent ghost over your live viewfinder Move, pinch, rotate, and adjust opacity until everything lines up Capture — and compare your recreation to the original PRECISION ALIGNMENT • Adjustable overlay opacity with a smooth slider • Pinch, drag, rotate, and mirror your reference • Pixel-precise nudge pad for perfect placement • Lock the overlay once it's aligned A REAL CAMERA, BUILT FOR THE SHOT • Rule-of-thirds grid, center crosshair, and horizon guide • 3s and 10s self-timers for hands-free captures • Front and back camera support • Distraction-free mode that hides the UI COMPARE & SHARE • Instant before/after slider — your shot beside the original • Auto-generated vertical Before/After reveal video, ready for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts • Save to your library or share anywhere YOUR RECREATIONS, ORGANIZED • A gallery of every recreation you've captured • Favorite the references you use most TRY ONE PHOTO FREE Capture one photo without starting a subscription. The free photo includes a watermark. Further captures and premium features require GhostFrame Pro. GHOSTFRAME PRO Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. No subscription free trial is offered. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited recreations — no daily cap • Full-resolution HD export • No watermark • Advanced alignment tools • Saved reference collections Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Weekly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.ghostframe.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.ghostframe.app/terms Support: https://www.ghostframe.app/help EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GhostFrame at none against ModelCam's shown. GhostFrame also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ModelCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GhostFrame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ModelCam | GhostFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenta Suzuki | Antonio Granic |
In-app purchases
ModelCam
- ModelCam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- ModelCam Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
GhostFrame
- GhostFrame Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- GhostFrame Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- GhostFrame Pro Lifetime$79.99









