# Flip Camera vs MixCam

The clearest difference is rating: MixCam at 4.7 against Flip Camera's 2.9. MixCam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 44 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 28%). Flip Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MixCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Flip Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixCam has 6K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Flip Camera's written reviews are positive against 54% of MixCam's.

Flip Camera ships an update every 44 months, MixCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Camera | MixCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-camera/id973845708/reviews) | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-front-and-back-camera/id1477390597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-camera/id973845708)

Record videos seamlessly by switching between your device's front and rear cameras during a single take. This app acts like having two cameramen, allowing you to capture a scene and your reaction simultaneously without post-editing.

**Highlights:** Record with front and rear cameras, Switch cameras during recording, Continuous video capture, Simultaneous scene and reaction recording, No post-editing required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MixCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-front-and-back-camera/id1477390597)

Record videos simultaneously using your device's front and back cameras. Capture your reactions while filming a scene, narrate your videos, or take group photos without missing yourself. This app is ideal for authentic vlogging and live reactions.

**Highlights:** Shoot both cameras at the same time, Action Mode for steady video, Switch cameras during filming, Group photo mode, Add motion blur in real time, MixOver camera mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Business Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Awesome dual camera feature
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Nice alternative to BeReal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 🐛 Camera quality problems
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 💰 Expensive/too many paid features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working simultaneously
- Video recording not working
- Audio not recording
- Camera brightness issues
- Camera flipping upside down

**Requested features**

- Add 4K video support
- Improve image stabilization
- Allow separate video files for front/back cameras
- Add live streaming to social platforms
- Provide more camera controls (exposure, focus, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Camera free?

Flip Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MixCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip Camera or MixCam?

MixCam is rated higher. Flip Camera averages 2.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MixCam averages 4.7 from 6K ratings.

### Do Flip Camera or MixCam have ads?

Neither Flip Camera nor MixCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Camera or MixCam?

Flip Camera ships an update every 44 months, and MixCam fortnightly. Most recently, Flip Camera was updated on June 1, 2026 and MixCam on October 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.*