- This is our 2022 Roundup of the best camera apps right now
for iPhone and iPad.
There's even more alternatives
to their built-in iOS camera app this year.
And some of them unlocking incredible features
and advanced camera functionality.
And after spending a ton of time trying
and testing them all out in this video,
I'm gonna share my sure list
as well as my number one pick
when it comes to best iPhone camera apps right now.
Now, as we're going through,
don't forget to jump down and leave me a comment
and let me know what is your favorite camera app
and why, what's your favorite feature, down in the comments.
So there's so many options
when it comes to video camera apps on iOS.
You've got things like Moment, FilMic Pro,
Mavis, 4K HDR Video Recorder, Focus Live,
ProMovie, ProCam, Protake, and MoviePro.
And that's not even all of 'em.
So I've narrowed this down this year to just two top apps
with a bonus one that I'm gonna mention
in there as well.
Now suggest sticking around to hear the options
through to completion so that you know, you're leaving here
with the best camera app for you.
So video camera app, number one is pro camera by Moment
or the Moment Camera app.
And this is one that's come a really long way
in terms of functionality, user interface,
and overall usability.
And it's now a really great option.
This one is iOS only, but it packs in a ton of features,
a ton of control, and it's actually pretty fun to use.
I really like how all the main things
that you need access to are just accessible straightaway
on the main interface without needing to dive
into menus and settings and all of that stuff.
And I also really liked
that when you rotate it between portrait and landscape
depending on what videos you're creating.
The whole interface doesn't change.
There's only a couple of elements that just rotate.
So the whole interface is really exactly the same
no matter which mode you're shooting in.
It's really easy to go through the options
to lock down your shutter speed,
your ISO, your white balance
to switch between the different resolutions
and frame rates.
And there's even three color profiles
that you can choose from,
default, flat picture profile, and a log profile too.
The settings area is simple.
It's straightforward, it's really well laid out,
and it's really easy to find the settings that you
do wanna dial in.
Things like changing your video recording format,
adjusting the bit rate
and adjusting your video and audio settings.
You've also got hardware support in here
for the DJI Osmo mobile.
So if you are gonna be using it with the gimbals,
it's awesome that this will let you have
full functionality of the device as well.
It's also got a huge range of support
for different types of lenses, wide angle camera lenses
anamorphic lenses, fisheye lenses.
And while this is specifically designed to work
with the moment range of lenses,
all of these settings can be applied and used
with really any third-party lens as well.
But I'd say probably my favorite feature
in this app is really how fast it is to use
and to switch between different settings
based on the presets that you can create.
So if you're someone who switches
between shooting portrait videos
let's say 1080P 30 frames per second
and then you wanna quickly have a preset for slow motion
or a preset for 4K.
While other apps out there let you have presets
and things configured,
this one is the fastest to switch between them.
And it makes your whole video shooting experience
so much better the way that they've done this.
Now in terms of pricing,
the moment camera app is currently selling
for 6.99 and then to unlock the extra features,
there's an in-app purchase for 4.99 for the bundle.
And then if you wanna unlock this slow shutter
and the time-lapse mode,
that's an additional 4.99 as in in-app purchase.
The next app is FilMic Pro.
Now this is one that I've been a big fan of
for a very long time.
And is an amazing app.
And it does pack in a ton more advanced features
than what you'll find in the Moment camera app.
Once again, it's gotta very easy to use intuitive interface.
It's probably not as simple
or as straightforward as the Moment app,
but, again, it's packing in a lot more features
so you will need to be diving into menus and things
to find and to unlock a lot of these things.
But I also don't think that's a problem.
Now FilMic Pro does work on both iOS and Android
and it really helps you unlock the best potential app
of your smartphone cameras.
From the main screen, they make it really easy
to change between the different camera lenses
to easily lock down your focus point and your exposure
just by dragging the square and the circle around.
But if you do wanna dive-in deeper
and get more manual control over these
and that's when you can open up their control wheels
to really help you dial everything in
you've also got quick things like focus peeking,
and zebra lines and graphic overlays
to help you really dial in the shot that you're looking for.
And there's also a lot of crop overlays
that you can apply to your video as well,
either just as a display so that you can see
what your video looks like in different formats
while you're recording it
or you can set FilMic Pro to actually crop your video
to those sizes as well. There is a lot more setting in here
that we're not gonna cover off in this video.
We do have a full walkthrough on FilMic Pro
and I will link that up in the cards.
But just like the Moment Camera app,
you do have the preset functionality in here as well,
you can save out different presets for different types
of settings or videos that you're gonna be creating
but it doesn't seem as fast
or as fluid as the workflow in the Moment app.
Now, FilMic Pro does have support
for the DJI OSMO mobile gimbals and others as well.
Along with other hardware integrations with lenses
and the ability to use anamorphic lenses in here too.
Now there's also support for clean HDMI out,
either for higher quality video recording
or you can even use it as a high quality webcam
into your computer as well.
Now, while the Moment camera app
had the three color profiles,
FilMic Pro gives you far more or control
over the look and feel of your image.
Still offering a neutral, a flat analog profile
but also the ability to customize them up even further.
Now, this is part of an additional in-app purchase
called the Cinematographer Kit
to help you unlock some of these more advanced settings.
But there's also some filters and presets
that you can apply in here now as well.
Again, for a fairly cheap in-app purchase.
Now to take your FilMic Pro experience even further,
there are some additional apps by the same company.
One of them is called Doubletake.
And that lets you record using multiple cameras at once.
So you have the ability to say record
with your wide angle lens and your telephoto lens,
at the same time.
Or even it could be one of the cameras on the back
and your front selfie camera
giving you the ability to get really creative
with the videos that you're making.
And the other one is the FilMic Remote app
which will let you remotely monitor
and control your FilMic Pro main device
from a second Android or iOS device.
So this is great if you're working on a big production
or even if you're just filming yourself in a room
like this now having the ability to see what the camera sees
and to be able to control everything remotely is huge.
Now in terms of pricing,
the FilMic Pro app is currently selling
for 14.99 as a one time purchase.
You can unlock the extra picture profiles and controls
with the Cinematographer Kit, which is selling for 13.99
and you can purchase the FilMic remote app for $9.99.
Now there is also bundle packs that you can get
if you are interested in grouping these together
and you can find those in the app store as well.
So overall, this is one of my favorites.
It's been my go-to for a long time.
Really anything that I wanna have more control
over the videos I'm creating.
And the bonus app that I wanted to throw in here,
really the honorable mention, goes to Focus Live.
Now this one doesn't pack in anywhere near
as much features as the two previous apps I've mentioned.
This one has one powerful feature that is worth mentioning.
If you're someone who's looking
for that blurry background look
where you wanna get that portrait video effect
but you don't have the latest iPhone.
Then Focus Live lets you create videos
using the front camera and the rear cameras,
but in that portrait video mode and it still gives you
a ton of control over the look and feel
of that background blur.
Now this is something that we've used quite a bit
for creating things like YouTube shorts and Instagram reels.
And it actually works really, really well.
So yeah, if you wanna achieve that blurry background look,
have it look really good and have all of control in there
without the need to go and grab the latest device,
then this is the app for you.
Now there is a free version so you can jump in
and try it out.
But in order to unlock the highest resolution exports
that's what you're will need to jump
on one of the paid options, either a monthly subscription
at 1.99 annual subscription at 8.99,
or you can purchase it outright
as a one time purchase for 14.99.
But really beyond the blur functionality,
if you're looking for more features, more controls
then that's when the first two apps
are going to be the best ones for you.
So overall, rounding this out.
If I had to pick a winner
from the three apps that I've mentioned here
it is gonna go again this year, hands down to FilMic Pro.
It really is the best all-rounder.
the best bang for buck
when it comes to more advanced features, more control,
ease of use, but also unlocking the full potential
and the highest quality out of your iOS device.
And again, if you wanna check out
a full step by step walkthrough on all the features
and how to use it then check out the video,
linked up in the cards.
So those are my top camera apps for iOS right now in 2022.
Now if you wanna level up your filming with your iOS device
then don't miss the video that is linked on screen
taking you through the ultimate step by step process
to help you create professional videos on your iOS device.
And I'll see you in the next one.