MimiCam vs GhostFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MimiCam
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Stop taking dozens of almost-right photos. MimiCam turns the photos you love into a simple guide inside your camera. Choose a reference and use it directly over the live camera view to match the pose, angle, framing, and distance before you take the shot. Think of it as photo shadowing: a semi-transparent reference helps you follow the original composition while the camera is open. HOW IT WORKS Choose a photo from a curated collection or add your own reference. Open the camera and use the semi-transparent image as your visual guide. Match the pose, angle, framing, and composition. Capture the photo with more confidence and fewer retakes. MADE FOR BETTER PHOTO MOMENTS • Live reference overlay, see the shot you want while taking it. • Pose and angle guidance. Understand where to stand, how to frame the photo, and what to do with your body and hands. • Curated collections. Find inspiration for city walks, beach days, portraits, outfits, and more. • Your own references. Import photos you have saved for later. • Custom collections. Organize ideas for trips, locations, looks, or content shoots. • Simple camera experience. Focus on the photo instead of complicated controls. MimiCam is helpful whether a friend or partner is taking the photo, or you are setting up the shot yourself. It gives both the person posing and the person behind the camera a clear visual target. Spend less time explaining the shot. Take fewer random attempts. Get closer to the photo you imagined. MimiCam Premium unlocks unlimited references, personal photo imports, and custom collections. Subscription options and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use MimiCam is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GhostFrame at none against MimiCam's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. MimiCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
MimiCam ships an update monthly, GhostFrame fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MimiCam | GhostFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viktoriya Shintekova | Antonio Granic |
In-app purchases
MimiCam
- Mimicam Monthly$2.991 Month
- Mimicam Annual$29.991 Year
GhostFrame
- GhostFrame Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- GhostFrame Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- GhostFrame Pro Lifetime$79.99









