MELPI vs Copycat Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MELPI
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MELPI is a guided camera that connects two iPhones so you can shoot photos together. The shooter follows composition guides while shooting. The person being photographed compares the guide with each incoming photo in real time and sends requests on the spot — no posing skills needed to get photos you love. Photos taken by someone else, as flattering as your selfies — a new kind of camera. ■ Guided camera - Tons of cute composition inspiration. Save your favorites and make them yours. - Overlay the example photo on your viewfinder and trace the same composition. - Burst up to 10 shots so you never miss the best moment. ■ Live session - Pair two iPhones with a QR code or a 6-digit code. Your partner can join as a guest, no account needed. - Every photo appears on your partner's screen the moment it's taken. - Send reactions and composition requests back to the shooter. - Photos transfer directly between devices — nothing is uploaded to a server. - Session photos are temporary: they disappear from your partner's screen when the session ends, and only saved photos remain. ■ Album - Your shots, organized by date. ■ MELPI Pro - Subscription with a 3-day free trial. - The camera stays free to use (saved photos include a small MELPI logo). It works offline too — in the mountains, at the beach, at a concert. Wherever the two of you are becomes your photo studio. Terms of Use: https://contact.melpi.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://contact.melpi.app/en/privacy/
Copycat Cam
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Never know how to pose? Copycat Cam puts the pose right inside the viewfinder, so whoever is holding the phone can line you up and get the shot. Pick a pose and its silhouette and outline appear over the live camera. Move until you match the shape, tap the shutter, done. No more "just do something" and fifty blurry tries. MADE FOR THE PERSON BEHIND THE CAMERA • Your friend, partner or boyfriend doesn't need to be a photographer. They just line you up with the outline. • Works for selfies on a timer too: prop the phone up and match the pose yourself. POSES FOR REAL PLACES • Café, street, beach, park, home, dinner, night out, station and studio • Solo and duo poses • Standing, sitting, walking, leaning, looking back, candid moments • A big pose library that keeps growing • Heart the ones you like and find them again later A CAMERA THAT STAYS OUT OF THE WAY • Three overlay styles: silhouette and outline, outline only, or a small reference photo in the corner that you can drag anywhere • Zoom presets, tap to focus, drag to brighten or darken • Shoot in portrait or landscape • Camera Control support on iPhone 16 and later: slide to switch scenes, press to shoot • Photos go straight to your own Copycat Cam album on your phone. Nothing is uploaded. • No account, no ads • Two looks, Noir and Blush, plus 14 languages FREE EVERY DAY, PRO FOR EVERYTHING Every day you get a fresh set of free poses. Copycat Cam Pro unlocks the whole library, every day, with no waiting. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription (the monthly plan starts with a 3-day free trial) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://blackbean.work/posecam/legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://blackbean.work/posecam/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MELPI at none against Copycat Cam's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Copycat Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MELPI asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MELPI | Copycat Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | エナレア合同会社 | JIAOJUNBIN . |
In-app purchases
MELPI
No in-app purchases
Copycat Cam
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









