# Mavis Camera vs SmartRecorder

The clearest difference is rating: Mavis Camera at 4.4 against SmartRecorder's 3.2. Mavis Camera also leads on ratings volume (743 vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). SmartRecorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. SmartRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 743 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 43% of SmartRecorder's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, SmartRecorder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | SmartRecorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrecorder/id1461041445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Shenzhen DSQN Investment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491877598) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### SmartRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrecorder/id1461041445)

Record, edit, and manage audio and video files with advanced features like real-time monitoring, sound effect processing, and a teleprompter. Supports background operation and multi-language switching for a seamless user experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio monitoring, Sound effect processing (noise reduction, low cut), Audio editing (fading, cropping, splitting), High-definition 4K video recording, Teleprompter for video recording, Voice to text recognition, Background recording and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is SmartRecorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or SmartRecorder?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while SmartRecorder averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or SmartRecorder have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor SmartRecorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or SmartRecorder?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and SmartRecorder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and SmartRecorder on September 18, 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.*