# Mavis Camera vs Live for Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live for Studio at none against Mavis Camera's 15. Live for Studio also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Mavis Camera's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (743 vs 2). 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. Live for Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 743 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, Live for Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | Live for Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-for-studio/id6479693103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## 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


### Live for Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-for-studio/id6479693103)

This app enables secure, real-time collaboration for photo shoots without an internet connection. It allows teams to follow sessions, provide feedback, and use devices as extra screens, enhancing production speed and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Offline collaboration, Real-time session following, Instant feedback and tagging, Use devices as extra screens, Secure and private feedback exchange, Speedy production on local connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is Live for Studio free?

Live for Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or Live for Studio?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while Live for Studio averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or Live for Studio have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor Live for Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or Live for Studio?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Live for Studio monthly. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Live for Studio on September 30, 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.*