Looking for the Best Camera App for iPhone? Want to shoot professional videos on your iPhone?
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Now these days with a quick app install, you can instantly unlock a ton of advanced functionality to take your results even further when you are creating videos with your iPhone.
There are a lot of apps to choose from though, they certainly aren’t made equal. This is a complete round-up of the best camera apps for iPhone right now in 2020. So we are going to skip the ones that are not worth your time and jump straight to our shortlist of the top options.
I just wanna say at this point that all of these apps will let you unlock DSLR like settings or pro camera like settings from your iPhone. Unlocking features like ISO, shutter speed, different frame rates, different bit rates, different resolutions, all to give you access to get the most out of your iPhone camera. Also to give you the ability to lock everything down and set everything up the way you want it.
#1 MOVIEPRO
This app packs a punch. But in regards to the overall layout and look of the interface, I would say it seems or feels less professional than some of the other interfaces.
But, that shouldn’t take away from all the pro features in here, just the interface probably feels more fun. Its a really clean interface. There is also quick access to things like focus peaking, histograms, scopes. So if you are someone who is on the professional side of things, then you have all of this included in the app as well.
The whole menu layout is simple as well. It is just one scrolling menu so you don’t have to jump into a heap of sub-menus and menus upon menus to find things. It’s just one page that you scroll through.
This app also supports directly uploading to Dropbox. So if you do want to create your files and have that automatic backup happening, that’s maybe, not going just to iCloud or photos, then yeah, that’s a pretty cool feature.
You also have hardware support here for things like anamorphic lenses or 35 mm lenses directly from within the app too. This app also supports remote control feature where you can monitor and control your recording from a separate device.
MoviePro sells for 9.99$ currently. It is a one-time payment and you can use it for a lifetime.
#2 FILMIC PRO
The next one on the shortlist is FiLMic Pro. Now, this is the OG of third-party or aftermarket professional camera apps on smartphones,
This one has been around almost day one and for a lot of people is the go-to or the industry standard when it comes to these sorts of apps.
There have been lots of people who have used this app to create documentaries and even feature films. So in regards to the overall interface, it’s pretty easy to use and get accustomed to.
It is a cleaner interface with a lot less clutter than MoviePro, but at the same time, you cannot access as many things from the dashboard or the main screen.
What I like about FiLMic Pro is how easily you can lock down your exposure and your focus. Just moving the circle and the square on the screen is the simplest way to lock those down.
Or, if you want to dive into manual settings to get more granular control, you just have to long-pressing on them and bringing up the advanced control.
The settings area, for the most part, is broken up into logical areas. Obviously, if you want to adjust your resolution or frame rate or audio, you are going to dive straight into those areas.
Jumping into the hardware support, this is where this app stands out, with support for things like Gimble Stabilizers, like the DJI OSMO Mobile, Zhiyun Smooth 4. You have got anamorphic and 35mm lens supports.
In FiLMic Pro you also can overlay different aspect ratios, different masks, or black bars into your footage. You can also crop your videos to change the aspect ratios you are creating your videos at.
The Specialty of FiLMic Pro
- One thing to note is that the app doesn’t tell you the exact bitrate that you are recording at. It’s not a deal-breaker but something to be aware of.
- They have an in-app purchase for what they call a Cinematographer kit.
- They also have a separate remote app which you have to purchase separately.
#3 MAVIS
This one has the most professional-looking interface which can scare some people if you are an absolute beginner. But if you are a professional photographer you are gonna love it.
Just like the previous one, you have got control over pretty much everything in this app. It is more complicated and less intuitive to use compared to the others. But again, once you get your head around this and work out where everything is, you will be able to use this app quickly as well.
So with the interface, you have got quick access to a lot of features in here, but they are far more detailed, or far more advanced than the other apps. It has the same functionality as the other apps, but it has a totally different way of accessing these settings.
Just like any other professional camera, you can set up your own function button on this as well.
Regarding pricing structure, you can install this app for free and then pay additionally to unlock certain elements inside of the app depending on what you need to do.
Conclusion
If you are a beginner and just getting started, I would recommend you to use MoviePro. Or FiLMic Pro as these apps have a basic simple interface. Whereas, Mavis is for anyone who is at the intermediate level or higher and has the proper knowledge of every functionality.
Which one suits you the best? Let us know in the comment section!