Comparison

Rovo Cam vs Reactie

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

Head to head
About

Rovo Cam

Transform your photos with a variety of film and CCD-inspired camera effects applied live as you shoot. Utilize over 30 composition templates to guide your framing and subject placement for more deliberate and artistic shots.

Highlights
  • Live retro camera effects
  • Film and CCD-inspired looks
  • Real-time color and texture previews
  • Over 30 composition templates
  • Template guides over camera view
  • On-device processing
  • Optional timestamp and sound settings
Features
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Turn everyday scenes into film-toned photographs—while you are still framing the shot. Rovo Cam combines a live retro camera with composition guidance. Choose a film or CCD-inspired camera, preview its color and texture in real time, then add a photo template when you want help with pose, subject placement, props, or negative space. WHY ROVO CAM - Curated film, monochrome, night, CCD and instant-style cameras - Live previews for color, contrast, grain, vignette and atmosphere - More than 30 composition templates for portraits, couples, friends, food, drinks, products and travel - Template guides appear directly over the camera view - Switch films and templates without leaving the shooting flow - Optional timestamp, auto-save and camera sound settings - Photos are processed on your device; no account required HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a film look or start with the camera. 2. Choose a composition template when you need guidance. 3. Align the scene, press the shutter and save to Photos. Rovo Cam helps you make deliberate photos at the moment of capture—not after endless editing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mason-v1.github.io/privacy/rovocam/privacy_en.html

About

Reactie

This app transforms ordinary selfies into memorable reaction moments by surprising friends with custom images after a countdown. It captures their genuine reactions in the background, allowing you to replay and share these spontaneous expressions.

Highlights
  • Surprise selfie mode
  • Custom image overlays
  • Custom audio shutter
  • Burst photography
  • Video recording of reactions
  • Countdown timer
  • Shareable reaction memories
Features
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Think you’re taking a normal selfie… until the unexpected happens. Reactie turns ordinary selfies into unforgettable reaction moments. Start a selfie, let your friends see a familiar countdown, and then surprise them with a custom image appearing at just the right moment. While they react, Reactie captures the moment in the background so you can replay their genuine reaction later. Whether you’re setting up a harmless prank, surprising a friend, or simply capturing a spontaneous moment, Reactie makes it easy to turn an ordinary photo into a memory worth sharing. Features * Surprise selfie mode — Create the expectation of a normal selfie before revealing your surprise. * Custom image overlays — Choose the image that appears after the countdown. * Custom audio shutter — Choose the sound that will be played when taking the selfie. * Burst photography — Capture a sequence of photos to catch every moment of the reaction. * Video recording — Record the full reaction as it happens. * Countdown setup — Give everyone the familiar feeling that a selfie is about to be taken. * Capture the reaction — Preserve those split-second expressions that would otherwise be missed. * Perfect for pranks & surprises — Great for friends, parties, challenges, and spontaneous moments. * Share the memory — Keep your favorite reactions and share the results with your friends. Make the moment unexpected Set it up. Start the countdown. Watch the reaction. Reactie — capture the reaction, not just the selfie.

Screenshots

Rovo Cam4 screens
Reactie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rovo Cam at 8 against Reactie's 1. Rovo Cam also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Rovo Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reactie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rovo Cam against 5.0 for Reactie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rovo Cam has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rovo Cam versus Reactie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRovo CamReactie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunLong ZhangJoan Duat

Customer experience

Rovo Cam

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reactie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rovo Cam

Subscriptions2
  • Rovo Cam Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Rovo Cam Pro Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rovo Cam Pro Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Reactie

One-time1
  • Remove WatermarkFree

Questions

Is Rovo Cam free?
Rovo Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reactie free?
Reactie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rovo Cam or Reactie?
Rovo Cam and Reactie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Rovo Cam or Reactie have ads?
Neither Rovo Cam nor Reactie shows ads.

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