# Mavis Camera vs FLX Reporter

The clearest difference is rating: FLX Reporter at 5.0 against Mavis Camera's 4.4. FLX Reporter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Mavis Camera's advantage is ratings volume (746 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. FLX Reporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

FLX Reporter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 746 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of FLX Reporter's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, FLX Reporter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | FLX Reporter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flx-reporter/id6759914718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Grass Valley USA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502979668) |

## 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


### FLX Reporter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flx-reporter/id6759914718)

Stream live footage directly from your mobile device into a professional production workflow in real time. This app enables immediate content availability for editing and collaboration, ideal for fast-paced broadcast, sports, and enterprise productions.

**Highlights:** Real-time mobile contribution, Live streaming into production workflows, Immediate content availability, Apple Watch integration for remote control, Secure authenticated workflows

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is FLX Reporter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or FLX Reporter?

FLX Reporter is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while FLX Reporter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or FLX Reporter have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor FLX Reporter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or FLX Reporter?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and FLX Reporter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and FLX Reporter on October 24, 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.*