# Horizon Camera vs Vertical Check Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Check Camera at 4.5 against Horizon Camera's 3.7. Horizon Camera's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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 Vertical Check Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vertical Check Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Horizon Camera has 65 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, Vertical Check Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon Camera | Vertical Check Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-camera/id778576249/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PZ Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) | [Hiroyuki KATOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/898546586) |

## 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


### Vertical Check Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607)

This app helps you determine if objects are perfectly vertical or horizontal using your device's camera. It overlays a virtual grid that can be rotated and adjusted, allowing you to check alignment from a distance without touching the object.

**Highlights:** Virtual vertical grid overlay, Adjustable grid rotation, Check alignment from a distance, Change grid size with pinch, Capture still images, Adjust focal length (add-on)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Display Angular Degrees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adjust Calibrations | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Horizon Camera free?

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

### Is Vertical Check Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Horizon Camera or Vertical Check Camera?

Vertical Check Camera is rated higher. Horizon Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Vertical Check Camera averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Horizon Camera or Vertical Check Camera have ads?

Neither Horizon Camera nor Vertical Check Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Horizon Camera or Vertical Check Camera?

Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Vertical Check Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Horizon Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vertical Check Camera on July 25, 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.*