BiFormat vs MaiCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BiFormat
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Shoot once, get both formats. BiFormat records your video in vertical 9:16 and horizontal 16:9 at the same time, so a single take is ready for Reels, TikTok, Shorts and YouTube. BiFormat is free to download. Some features require a paid BiFormat PRO subscription; each one is marked (PRO) below. INCLUDED FREE ⢠One Shot: vertical and horizontal versions from one take (each recording up to 1 minute) ⢠Teleprompter: your script scrolls over the preview while you record, and never appears in the video ⢠Automatic captions from your video's speech, which you can edit ⢠Filters and trimming ⢠Grid, countdown timer and audio level meter ⢠Export presets for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and YouTube BIFORMAT PRO ā REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION These features are available only with a BiFormat PRO subscription, purchased in the app: ⢠Multicam (PRO): record with the front and back cameras at the same time, on supported iPhones ⢠Lens switching while recording (PRO): change lenses, such as 0.5Ć, 1Ć and 2Ć, during a take ⢠Unlimited recording length (PRO): no 1-minute limit per recording SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS BiFormat PRO is an auto-renewable subscription with two plans: ⢠Weekly: 3-day free trial for new subscribers, then $5.99 per week ⢠Yearly: $29.99 per year Prices shown are for the United States. Prices in other countries may differ, and your local price is shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/aeapp/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/aeapp/privacy-policy
MaiCamera
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MaiCamera lets you use two iPhone cameras simultaneously ā front and back, or two rear lenses ā in one app. THREE RECORDING MODES ⢠Split ā both feeds stacked in one video (top/bottom or left/right) ⢠Picture-in-Picture ā one feed full-screen with the other in a draggable overlay ⢠Dual Rec ā each camera saves to its own file CAMERA FEATURES ⢠Choose any two lenses your device can run together (ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, front) ⢠Zoom bar: .5Ć, 1Ć, 2Ć, tele ā switchable even while recording ⢠HD and 4K recording, 30 or 60 fps ⢠Take photos while recording or on their own ⢠Tap to focus and adjust exposure ⢠Torch, self-timer, and front/back swap ⢠Saves directly to your Photos library BUILT FOR REAL HARDWARE Uses AVCaptureMultiCamSession ā only lens pairs your iPhone actually supports are offered. Requires a physical device with multi-camera support (not available in Simulator). Perfect for vlogs, reactions, interviews, tutorials, and any moment you want both sides of the story in one take.
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Verdict
BiFormat and MaiCamera are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BiFormat | MaiCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANNA AESTHETICS SRL | åå³° é» |
In-app purchases
BiFormat
No in-app purchases
MaiCamera
No in-app purchases









