# Horizon Camera vs StableCam 3

Horizon Camera and StableCam 3 both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Horizon Camera's written reviews are positive against 3% of StableCam 3's. Horizon Camera also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horizon Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and StableCam 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Horizon Camera against 3.8 for StableCam 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Horizon Camera has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Horizon Camera's written reviews are positive against 3% of StableCam 3's.

Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, StableCam 3 every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon Camera | StableCam 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-camera/id778576249/reviews) | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stablecam-3-video-stabilizer/id921502929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 3.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PZ Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) | [Tapclay](https://appshunter.io/developer/626120638) |

## What reviewers say

### Horizon Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-camera/id778576249)

This app ensures all your videos and photos are captured horizontally, regardless of how you hold your device. It uses your phone's gyroscope to automatically level your recordings, preventing vertical video syndrome. You can also apply filters, use front or back cameras, and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Record horizontal videos and photos, Automatic orientation correction, Multiple resolutions (VGA to 4K), Slow motion support (60/120 FPS), Three leveling modes, HDR photos, Eight fun filters

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps video horizontal
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🎥 Useful for recording videos
- 💡 Innovative idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📽️ Shaky and unstable video
- 🔇 Audio not in sync
- 🔍 Autofocus issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Orientation detection problems

**Requested features**

- Add photo mode
- Improve video quality and stabilization
- Ability to edit and flip videos
- Zoom functionality
- Pause/resume recording


### StableCam 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stablecam-3-video-stabilizer/id921502929)

This app removes camera shake from videos, making them smoother and more enjoyable to watch. It offers adjustable stabilization profiles and strength, along with slow-motion editing capabilities. Users can import existing videos or record new ones, then easily share their stabilized creations.

**Highlights:** Remove camera shake from videos, Single-click video stabilization, Adjustable stabilization strength and profiles, Slow motion video editing, Import external videos, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Video stabilization concept works
- ⚙️ Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💾 Ability to export to social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video becomes pixelated and distorted
- 🐛 Output quality severely degraded
- 🐛 Video appears as horizontal lines or static
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 💰 Requires paid version to save to camera roll

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when processing videos
- App crashes when exporting to social media
- Black screen on video import
- Video displays as corrupted/garbled mess
- Restore purchases not working on iOS 11

**Requested features**

- Ability to unstabilize videos intentionally
- Free save-to-camera-roll option
- Better stabilization algorithm
- Watermark removal in free version
- Improved video quality preservation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Horizon Camera free?

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

### Is StableCam 3 free?

StableCam 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Horizon Camera or StableCam 3?

StableCam 3 is rated higher. Horizon Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while StableCam 3 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Horizon Camera or StableCam 3 have ads?

Neither Horizon Camera nor StableCam 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Horizon Camera or StableCam 3?

Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, and StableCam 3 every 8 months. Most recently, Horizon Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and StableCam 3 on November 1, 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.*