# Mavis Camera vs Rotolight

The clearest difference is rating: Mavis Camera at 4.4 against Rotolight's 4.0. Mavis Camera also leads on ratings volume (742 vs 7) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Rotolight's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Rotolight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 742 ratings behind it against 7, 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 50% of Rotolight's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, Rotolight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | Rotolight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotolight/id1602989731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 252 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Rotolight Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/508524209) |

## 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


### Rotolight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotolight/id1602989731)

Control your lighting equipment remotely with a virtual replica of your device's touchscreen. Adjust brightness, Kelvin, flash settings, and access a vast color palette and classic gels. Save and recall custom presets to streamline your workflow.

**Highlights:** Virtual touchscreen replica, Real-time brightness and Kelvin adjustment, Customizable lighting presets, Advanced flash settings, 16.7 million color palette, 2500 classic lighting gels, Remote SmartSoft Box control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Plus | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is Rotolight free?

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

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

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Rotolight averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or Rotolight have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor Rotolight shows ads.

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

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Rotolight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rotolight on September 17, 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.*