Comparison

Floating Cam vs Filester

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

Head to head
About

Floating Cam

This app allows you to record videos and take photos with a movable camera overlay while using other applications. It's designed for creators and multitaskers who need to keep their camera visible for various content creation and productivity tasks.

Highlights
  • Floating camera overlay
  • Movable and resizable window
  • HD and 4K video recording
  • High-quality photo capture
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Real-time beauty filters
  • Gesture controls
Features
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Floating Camera transforms your iPhone into a powerful floating camera studio. Capture photos and record videos while using a movable Picture-in-Picture style camera overlay designed for creators, vloggers, streamers, presenters, and multitaskers. Keep your camera visible while reading scripts, browsing notes, recording reactions, livestreaming, or creating content. Move, resize, and customize the floating camera window with smooth gestures and modern controls. FEATURES Floating camera overlay Movable and resizable camera window HD and 4K video recording High-quality photo capture Front and rear camera support Picture-in-Picture style experience Real-time beauty filters Audio monitoring tools Gesture controls Adjustable transparency Dark mode optimized Simple and modern interface FLOATING CAMERA EXPERIENCE Use the floating camera while: Reading scripts Recording reactions Streaming content Taking notes Watching videos Practicing presentations Creating social media content PRO CAMERA TOOLS Timer and countdown Pause and resume recording Flash controls Stabilization support Multiple aspect ratios Beauty enhancements Quick export and sharing DESIGNED FOR CREATORS Floating Camera is built for: TikTok creators YouTubers Streamers Online teachers Podcasters Vloggers Business presentations #Floating Camera offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$3.99 per week -$9.99 per month -$39.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Transcribe • Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co

About

Filester

Features
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Filester is the fastest way to send files directly between your devices — no cloud middleman, no upload wait, no expiring links. Pair two devices with a short 6-character code or a QR scan, then drag in any file. Transfers go peer-to-peer over WebRTC, end-to-end encrypted, with nothing stored on a server. WHY FILESTER • Direct device-to-device transfers — no cloud, no uploads • End-to-end encrypted with WebRTC DTLS-SRTP • Works across Wi-Fi, mobile data, or different networks • Send any file, any size — no expiring links • Pair by 6-character code or QR scan • Live transfer progress for big files • You can send the files to directly https://file.tc website via qr HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Filester on both devices 2. Enter the 6-character code shown on the receiver (or scan its QR) 3. Drag in files or pick from your library — they arrive directly PRIVACY FIRST Filester never uploads your files to the cloud. Transfers travel directly between your devices, end-to-end encrypted. The server only helps the two devices find each other — it never sees your files. Made for people who move files between phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops every day — students, designers, photographers, developers, and anyone tired of waiting on cloud uploads or hunting for cables. SUBSCRIPTION Filester Pro is offered as an auto-renewable subscription. Length, price, and renewal terms are shown on the in-app purchase screen before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://filester.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://filester.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Floating Cam2 screens
Filester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Filester at none against Floating Cam's shown. Filester also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Floating Cam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Filester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Floating Cam versus Filester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloating CamFilester
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolymath Company LimitedMuhammed Can Ozdemir

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Floating Cam

Subscriptions3
  • Floating Camera Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Floating Camera Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Floating Camera Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Floating Camera Premium Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

Filester

Subscriptions1
  • Filester Pro Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Floating Cam free?
Floating Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filester free?
Filester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Floating Cam or Filester have ads?
Floating Cam shows ads; Filester does not.

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