Great for advanced users: FiLMic Pro
The best interface among the options available.
A full range of professional features.
Output is comparable to professional-grade cameras.
New videographers can be overwhelmed.
Getting good shots requires good technique.
Some features require in-app purchases.
FiLMic Pro is powerful and feature-rich to compete with and stand out from any other video application. In addition to manual control of almost all functions, the app brings professional camera features such as zebra stripes for exposure warnings, focus peaking, and logarithmic gamma curve recording for post-production color grading.
You'll also find more common features, such as frame rates from 24 to 240 and various file format options. Audio recording is equally professional, with support for 16-bit and 24-bit audio, granular controls, and advanced tools for experienced filmmakers.
If you really want to record videos on your smartphone, especially your iPhone, this is the app you need. The application is free and offers in-app purchases for many of the most professional features.
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02 out of 07iPhone Cinema Quality: MAVIS
Dozens of unique professional-grade features.
The widest range of audio recording options available on iOS.
Free to use.
Available for iOS only.
Best for advanced users.
Steep learning curve.
MAVIS is another intensive recording tool. It has professional and broadcast-grade features such as shutter angle, live color vectorscope and exposure waveforms, as well as custom frame rates between 3fps and 240fps. Audio recording options are extensive, including audio monitoring pass-through and support for recording audio from devices connected to the iPhone's Lightning port.
Shooting assist options include zebra bars, false color for exposure and range, and focus peaking for precise focus. Uniquely, selectable bitrates range from 10Mbps to 100Mbps, and embedded timecode appears within the video file.
Like FiLMic, MAVIS offers a wide range of professional controls. The interface is clean and professional, but the extensive toolset is only available to iOS users for $6.
03 out of 07Advanced controls for beginners: MoviePro
Requires less serious investment.
Don’t overwhelm users with options.
Free to use.
Professional-level shooters may miss some features.
Some features depend on iPhone model.
iPhone users only.
If you really want to shoot on your iPhone, but don't want to invest in MAVIS, MoviePro is a good compromise. The app offers a ton of impressive features, including manual control of nearly every feature of the app and a range of video recording options.
Audio recording and monitoring options are equally flexible, with on-screen audio meters and Bluetooth microphone input options.
MoviePro is an excellent choice for users who enjoy shooting video on their device but may be overwhelmed by the scope and complexity of FiLMic Pro and MAVIS. The app is also free with in-app purchases to get the premium features you want.
04 out of 07Simple Android Camera Enhancer: Open Camera
Free to use.
Basically reachable.
Significant improvements to the existing Android camera app.
Interfaces made from off-the-shelf components are unattractive.
Limited to Camera2 API functionality.
Available only on Android devices.
Open Camera is primarily designed for still images, but its video recording capabilities are also impressive. It's completely free with no in-app purchases.
The feature list includes ideal features to enhance the built-in camera application. Open Camera also supports the latest Camera2 API. This API allows applications to set manual focus, ISO, exposure, white balance, exposure burst mode, RAW capture (via DNG), and slow-motion video.
Open Camera is a powerful camera app that is a free alternative to the built-in apps on your Android phone.
05 out of 07Ideal for Content Creators: Videoshop Video Editor
Simplify sharing of edited mobile videos.
Great for creating short event videos.
The application is free.
For video experts, the interface may be too simple.
Advanced tools need to be purchased.
Possible iPhone performance issues have too many implications.
Videoshop is not a webcam recording app, but it is an essential companion. It is a simple and powerful application for making simple edited videos on your smartphone.
You can combine multiple clips, add music, insert titles and apply filters to the sequence, then share it to almost any social media channel. All of this can be done within the app, no computer required.
The Videoshop app is free, but access to pro-level features requires in-app purchases, ranging from $1 to $40.
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06 out of 07A powerful option for all levels: LumaFusion
Unique and powerful non-linear editing functions.
A great choice for mobile filmmakers and other professionals.
Highly rated.
The cost is relatively high.
Complexity reduces accessibility.
Multicam Studio requires in-app purchases.
If you want a professional editor to go with your professional iOS video recording app, check out LumaFusion. It is one of the most powerful video editing apps on the App Store. The product is also available in the Play Store for Android devices.
LumaFusion provides professional multi-track editing along with many of the tools you'd expect to find in a desktop non-linear editing (NLE) application. It's priced at nearly $30, but the professional-grade features match the price.
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07 out of 07A powerful choice for casual users: ProMovie Recorder
Impressive adjustment range.
Free to download and available to everyone.
Powerful features like MAVIS and FiLMic Pro.
The interface is not as attractive as other apps.
Not as intuitive as competitors.
An in-app purchase is required to remove the watermark.
ProMovie Recorder is close to MAVIS and FiLMic Pro in sophistication, but lacks the intuitive interface of these applications. It does offer great features from manual controls to bitrate adjustments, but it's not as easy to use as other apps.
Unlike FiLMic Pro, ProMovie Recorder is free to download. You need to pay a one-time $3 in-app purchase to remove the watermark from exported videos.
It's a risk-free starting point for students or enthusiasts who want to explore high-fidelity video recording applications.
