Mavis Camera vs Telecraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mavis Camera
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.
- 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
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Whether you're a streamer building a channel, an industry veteran looking for new ways of working or a creator with a passion for filmmaking, Mavis Camera has something for you. -- MAIN FEATURES -- • Record in a range of resolutions, frame rates, and codecs including Open Gate, HEVC 10-bit, ProRes and ProRes RAW • Record and preview using custom LUTs, and achieve a filmic look with built-in Filter LUTs • Monitor tools including focus peaking, zebras, false color, expanded focus, guides, flip • Manual camera controls including focus, exposure, shutter and color • Hardware Remote Controllers - Teradek RT, CyanView RCP, Tilta Nucleus (USB dongle only) • NDI® Send and Receive HX3 Certified • Pro HDMI output • HDMI input via Atomos Ninja Phone support • HDMI / SDI input via Accsoon SeeMo series support • Adobe Frame.io Camera to Cloud • Streaming including YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook • Custom audio inputs • Audio mixer including gain, pan and solo controls for individual channels • Real-time audio passthrough for monitoring in headphones • HDR video pipeline • Custom RTMP destination & SRT (TX Caller) streaming • Mavis C2C including Framelight X, MediaSilo, Sony Ci & Amazon S3 • Mavis Cloud Hub remote configuration for Mavis C2C and streaming settings • Timecode including Time-of-Day, Offset and UltraSync BLUE • Vertical and landscape recording and streaming • API -- AUDIO TOOLS -- • Integrated audio mixer with stereo output • Gain & pan control per input channel • External mic inputs • Internal mic selection • Multi-track ISO recording • Bluetooth monitoring -- CONNECTED WORKFLOWS -- NDI • Send or Receive with NDI • NDI HX3 Certified • Automatically find all NDI sources on local network • Set NDI Groups, Discovery Server, UDP/TCP Mode Camera to Cloud • Mavis C2C integrations with Framelight X, MediaSilo, Sony Ci & Amazon S3 • Direct integration with Adobe Frame.io • Direct integration with Atomos ATOMOSphere • Progressive uploads while you record • Manage Mavis C2C devices from hub.mavis.cloud Live Streaming • Vertical and landscape streaming • Simultaneously record and stream • Custom RTMP and SRT Caller destinations • Manage Streaming devices from hub.mavis.cloud -- CAMERA CONTROLS -- Manual controls including • Focus • Exposure • ISO • Shutter • Color temperature • Shutter lock • Custom frame rates • Range of resolutions • Range of bitrates • Codecs including ProRes -- MONITOR TOOLS -- What they do • Mavis LUTs let you record or preview your footage with a filmic grade, helping you visualise the final look while you shoot • Focus peaking and expanded focus features help you achieve consistently sharp and precise shots • Zebras help ensure your shots are never overexposed • Guides help you frame your shot • Aspect Ratio overlay lets you preview your image in a different width/height • Waveform monitor helps you shoot with the optimal dynamic range • Vectorscope helps maintain consistent colors and ensures accurate white balance Notable settings • Record and preview LUTs • Focus peaking color and sensitivity • Guides including thirds, portrait safe and square • Zebras, color and sensitivity range • Aspect Ratio overlay cross hairs, safe area and transparency -- API -- • Control the internal camera from an API • Discover and learn the API with a built in API Playground web server • Develop your own control interfaces with a WebSocket based interface • Full RCP based control including color shading • Secure your connections with API keys Device restrictions apply. Some features require In-App Purchase or App Subscription. Check out the support pages for full details - support.mavis.cloud EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Mavis Camera was developed by people who love what they do. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! :-)
Telecraft
Transform your device into a professional video and livestreaming studio with advanced audio mixing capabilities. Integrate studio-grade effects, import custom audio, and control multiple sound sources in real-time for high-quality recordings and broadcasts.
- AUv3 audio effects plugin integration
- Virtual channel mixing for backing tracks
- Advanced per-channel audio control
- High-quality video recording
- Simplified livestreaming with RTMP/YouTube
- Independent monitor mix adjustment
- MIDI control for effect presets
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Studio Camera transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional video and livestreaming studio—now with powerful audio capabilities through Tone3000 integration and virtual channel mixing. Professional Audio Control - Tone3000 Integration: Expand your sound with AUv3 audio effects plugins. Add studio-grade effects like overdrive, chorus, delay, reverb, and auto-wah to any input channel in real time. - VocalInKey: Real-time vocal pitch correction. Pick a key and scale and VocalInKey snaps your singing in tune automatically, live. - Virtual Channels: Import and play backing tracks, background music, or pre-recorded audio alongside your live inputs. Mix multiple audio sources simultaneously—perfect for karaoke, live performances with accompaniment, or layered podcast production. - Advanced Mixing: Connect professional audio interfaces, control per-channel levels and panning, apply effects chains, and monitor everything with precision VU meters. Complete Video Studio - High-Quality Recording: Capture broadcast-ready video with reliable performance and quick setup controls. - Livestreaming Simplified: Go live instantly using Stream Key and RTMP URL. Native YouTube integration makes setup effortless. - Flexible Monitoring: Adjust monitor mixes independently from your broadcast output—hear exactly what you need while streaming clean audio to your audience. Designed for Creators - Midi support: Control effect presets and toggle using Midi messages Clean, focused interface puts controls at your fingertips. Switch inputs, balance your mix, and start recording or streaming in seconds. Save device presets and resume sessions instantly. Perfect for: musicians performing with backing tracks, podcasters mixing remote guests and intro music, broadcasters managing multiple audio sources, and creators who demand professional sound. Studio Camera: Professional video meets powerful audio mixing—all from your iOS device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mavis Camera at Free against Telecraft's $1.99. Mavis Camera also leads on ratings volume (743 vs 14). Telecraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (92% vs 59%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Mavis Camera is free to download; Telecraft costs $1.99 up front. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Telecraft asks for nothing beyond the download.
Telecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 743 ratings behind it against 14, 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 92% of Telecraft's.
Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, Telecraft every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mavis Camera | Telecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (743 ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 743 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mavis Broadcast Ltd | Rafael Guilherme Bertholdo |
Customer experience
Mavis Camera
Telecraft
Bugs and requests
Mavis Camera
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support
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- Portrait mode and Instagram Reels support
Telecraft
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mavis Camera
- Mavis C2C$14.997 Days
- Annual Pass$29.991 Year
- Mavis C2C$29.991 Month
- Timecode UltraSync BLUEFree
- Timecode$2.99
- Gimbals$2.99
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- Buy us a coffee$4.99
- Viewfinder$5.99
- Formats$5.99
- Pro Tools$5.99
- Film Kit$14.99
- Pro Pack$14.99
- Big Bundle$17.99
- API$19.99
- NDI®$29.99
Telecraft
No in-app purchases









