# Sub Camera vs For Reel

The clearest difference is rating: Sub Camera at 4.3 against For Reel's 3.7. Sub Camera also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). For Reel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sub Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and For Reel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sub Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Sub Camera's written reviews are positive against 92% of For Reel's.

Sub Camera ships an update every 6 days, For Reel daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Camera | For Reel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-camera/id6770336562/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-reel-auto-vlog-maker/id6809392871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAIN JUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896734352) | [Dongwoo Ha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611999836) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-camera/id6770336562)

This app provides a separate space for capturing and organizing photos and videos, ideal for work-related tasks or temporary captures. It offers features like folder organization, auto-delete options, and the ability to add timestamps and location stamps with an upgrade.

**Highlights:** Separate photo and video library, Organize captures into folders, Auto-delete folders for temporary photos, Add timestamp and location stamps, Markup photos, Export, share, copy, or move items, Quick launch support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sub Camera+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Sub Camera+ Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### For Reel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-reel-auto-vlog-maker/id6809392871)

Automatically creates engaging video montages from your photo library. Select a desired video length and choose music to generate a polished vlog. Offers customization options for reordering, trimming, and adding text overlays.

**Highlights:** Automatic album creation, Selectable video lengths, Curated music library, Customizable reordering and trimming, Add titles and dates, Multiple aspect ratio support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Camera free?

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

### Is For Reel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sub Camera or For Reel?

Sub Camera is rated higher. Sub Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while For Reel averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sub Camera or For Reel have ads?

Sub Camera shows ads; For Reel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Camera or For Reel?

Sub Camera ships an update every 6 days, and For Reel daily. Most recently, Sub Camera was updated on November 5, 2026 and For Reel on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*