7 best video apps for Android and iOS

1. FiLMiC Pro

One of the most advanced cameras with which they even shoot films. FiLMiC Pro allows you to manually adjust any aspect of video recording and provides such professional features like zebra for exposure control and 3-mode histogram for monitoring the video signal.

You can make the image smoother with the stabilizer. There is a choice of resolution, format and frame rate, as well as several encoding modes to obtain a balance of quality and file size. In addition, the application supports third-party steadicams, microphones, lenses and other external devices.

‎2. MAVIS

Another professional application with a huge set of features that can confuse newbies. With MAVIS, you can shoot videos with resolutions up to 4K, bit rates up to 100 Mbps and customizable frame rates, including custom presets. Manual control is available not only for focus and exposure, but also for color temperature, shutter speed and sensitivity.

In addition to the rich set of functions for video, the developers did not ignore the sound. The app supports headphone monitoring, connection of Lightning audio devices, stereo recording, and manual adjustments of all possible parameters.

3. ProShot

A versatile camera with many manual settings for capturing photos and videos. ProShot has a minimalistic interface and several modes of operation: in addition to manual, there are semi-automatic and automatic control.

The application allows you to shoot videos at resolutions up to 4K at 60 frames per second and bit rates up to 175 Mbps. Focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance can be adjusted. You can select the aspect ratio, the time-lapse mode and save the specified settings to presets.

4. MoviePro

This application is in many ways similar to FiLMiC Pro, but with a more affordable price. In terms of the number of settings, MoviePro is not inferior to other cameras: there is control over focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO and other parameters.

There are ready-made presets with quick video quality settings for all occasions, as well as a choice of encoding format and the function of monitoring sound through headphones. The developers have implemented support for external microphones, stabilizers, Bluetooth devices. In addition to this, there is a time-lapse mode and simultaneous shooting from multiple cameras.

An extensive set of functions brings this camera very close to FiLMiC Pro and MAVIS, but the intuitiveness of the ProMovie interface is still inferior to these applications. Many manual settings open up a lot of creativity, but they are not so easy to use.

Like its competitors, ProMovie shoots 4K video and supports accessories such as lenses, stabilizers, and microphones. You can even connect an external display using an HDMI or VGA adapter.

The app is free, but to remove the watermark, you need to unlock the full version through an internal purchase.

6. Rarevision VHS

A simple camera that will appeal to anyone nostalgic for the 80s and 90s. Rarevision allows you to record VHS-stylized clips with typical film noise, picture distortion and sound track.

Even the application interface is made in retro style - every button literally evokes nostalgia. There are functions for adding a date and captions with a font inherent in old cameras.

7. Hyperlapse

A specialized application from Instagram for capturing time lapses. The camera shoots at a reduced frame rate, and the output is very cool videos showing slow phenomena and processes in an accelerated mode.

Hyperlapse has built-in stabilization, and even without a tripod, it delivers smooth images. The application works very simply. After recording, by pressing a single button, you can select an acceleration rate from 2 to 12 and save the video. Despite the simplicity, the time-lapses are quite high quality.