Comparison

Media Monster vs Camera FrontBack SE

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

Head to head
About

Media Monster

Capture high-quality videos and photos while simultaneously playing music from your device. This app offers powerful recording and editing tools, supporting various music sources and camera types for creative control.

Highlights
  • Record video while playing music
  • Supports Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube
  • Record videos in up to 4K resolution
  • Advanced video editing tools
  • Adjustable camera quality and controls
  • Import and edit existing media
Features
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Media Monster is an amazing camera app that gives you the ability to capture high-quality videos and photos. Not just that, with Media Monster you can simultaneously play and record music from your iOS device! It’s the best video editor app that brings your videos to life with the perfect soundtrack to remember them by. So, if you love having total control over your camera, the perfect app has just knocked on your door! Why do we stand out from the crowd? **Powerful video & music recorder duo Media Monster works with different music apps on your device so whatever music you play, we will make sure to capture it in your videos. This video recorder is ideal for capturing the right party snaps, perfect road trip footage, soothing yoga sessions, or adventure-filled camping trips along with your daily workouts and dance routines. The possibilities are truly endless. Just utilize this background recorder and enjoy flawless video recording with music in one go. **Apple Music, Spotify and Youtube support The in-app music player integrated on your device can be directly connected and controlled via Media Monster. You can also browse and play a video from Youtube and record or capture photos while the Youtube video plays in the background. **Record videos in 4k We’ve built this movie maker to provide the highest quality video your phone is capable of supporting (we support till 4k). No lag time. No distortion. Just seamless camera quality and sound integration. Welcome, this easy way of merging the highest quality videos and music into one, with open arms! **Exceptional video recording & editing We’ve also built a ton of extra editing features to help make sure you get the right look every time. From auto-focus and stabilization to brightness and movement detection, we want you to have the power to capture high-quality videos in any setting. Once you’ve recorded a video, use our easy tools to edit, merge, and smarten your videos in a jiffy. **Adjustable Camera quality Choose from a range of different camera types and formats for both front and back cameras or just use the default. It won’t let you down! Numerous supported camera types (depending on the device): - True Depth - Dual Camera - Wide Angle - Telephoto Camera - Ultra-Wide Angle - Triple Camera **White balance, exposure & focus controls Even though the exposure, focus, and red, green, and blue colors are automatically set by default, you can easily control them before or even during a live shoot!. **Import & Edit Edit photos or videos even if they were not captured with Media Monster. **Bluetooth & AUX If you like to listen to music on Bluetooth devices or record sound with a microphone, we support you. Bluetooth support helps you when you are connected to an external device without having to experience any interruptions. Bluetooth remote controls can also be used to toggle recordings and capture photos. **Import raw audio and video files This music video maker supports the function of playing audio and video files which can be imported from your iCloud or Camera Roll. These files can then be watched or played in the background while you record your videos. Other features include a teleprompter, grid, fullscreen, autofocus, timer, filter, portrait & landscape orientation, backup storage, and the ability to add music and background audio to videos. Note: You can enroll in a Media Monster Membership for extra features and support. Depending on the subscription option, it renews each month or year, depending on the billing cycle you choose. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time by going to your device's Account Settings after purchase. Your payments will be processed by iTunes within 24 hours of the end of the current monthly cycle. Unfortunately, refunds can't be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms: https://mediamonsterapp.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://mediamonsterapp.com/privacy.html

About

Camera FrontBack SE

Record video simultaneously using both your iPhone's front and rear cameras. This app allows you to capture dual perspectives in real-time, perfect for creating engaging content for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera recording
  • Real-time animation
  • Moveable on-screen window
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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*Сompatible devices: iPhone Xs / Xr and newer. Make your Instagram Stories, TikTok and IGTV videos stand out! Camera FrontBack SE transforms your iPhone into a multi-cam allowing you to capture video from two cameras at the same time. With our video App, we want people around the world to shoot amazing views, architecture, pets, and friends and at the same time allow them to express their emotions being on one screen. Try and get surprised at how you reacted to something which was important to you at the moment. Features: ◆ Simultaneous work with front and rear cameras ◆ Animates in real-time; ◆ Moveable around screen; it has a user-friendly interface and it's easy to use.

Screenshots

Media Monster4 screens
Camera FrontBack SE2 screens

Verdict

The call

Media Monster and Camera FrontBack SE both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Camera FrontBack SE's written reviews are positive against 30% of Media Monster's. Camera FrontBack SE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Media Monster's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 126). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Media Monster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Camera FrontBack SE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Media Monster against 4.7 for Camera FrontBack SE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Media Monster has 2.1K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Media Monster's written reviews are positive against 74% of Camera FrontBack SE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Media Monster ships an update every 4 days, Camera FrontBack SE every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Media Monster versus Camera FrontBack SE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedia MonsterCamera FrontBack SE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better126
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaroun Abi RamiaYuliya Andrienko

Customer experience

Media Monster

All ratings2,087 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral15.3%
Negative55.0%

Camera FrontBack SE

All ratings122 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative10.5%

Bugs and requests

Media Monster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos get rotated/flipped unexpectedly
  • Audio quality issues when recording with music
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pause/resume recording option
  • Improve camera zoom controls
  • Allow using ultra-wide camera on iPhone 11
  • Integrate music playback directly in the app

Camera FrontBack SE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Media Monster

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Media Monster7 Days trial$2.996 Months
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Camera FrontBack SE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Media Monster free?
Media Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera FrontBack SE free?
Camera FrontBack SE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Media Monster or Camera FrontBack SE?
Camera FrontBack SE is rated higher. Media Monster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Camera FrontBack SE averages 4.7 from 126 ratings.
Do Media Monster or Camera FrontBack SE have ads?
Neither Media Monster nor Camera FrontBack SE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Media Monster or Camera FrontBack SE?
Media Monster ships an update every 4 days, and Camera FrontBack SE every 17 months. Most recently, Media Monster was updated on October 29, 2026 and Camera FrontBack SE on October 24, 2026.

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