10 Camera Apps to Take Perfect Photos on Android and iPhone

With the launch of smartphones that are more and more similar, both in specifications and in design, the photographic quality has become the biggest differentiator between mid-range and top-of-the-line models. Still, more important than having a good camera is be a good photographer. But you have some good ones camera apps for your smartphone?

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Fortunately, many of the apps available for Android e iOS can help you in this task – and it was with this in mind that we gathered ten of them below. Whether with automatic tricks, filters or more precise manual controls, camera apps then produce incredible photos, just get to know them and learn to explore them. Check it out:

ProShot – BRL 12,99

To go down: Android / iOS

Being one of the most complete apps on this list, the ProShot brings together several manual controls and, nevertheless, does not fail to offer a good design. Depending on the settings supported by the device, among the camera apps, ProShot allows you to control the ISO, shutter speed, focus, exposure and even noise reduction - which often ends up being excessive on the smartphone's standard camera. .

In addition, it is worth mentioning that ProShot has a good number of additional features. In it, it is possible to record videos in 4K, capture images in timelapse and even hold long exhibitions, the so-called “light painting“. The only item it lacks is an HDR mode.

HUJI Cam – Free

To go down: Android / iOS

After being very successful on iOS, the Huji Cam finally arrived at Android. Although it doesn't bring anything other than the most basic controls (flash and timer), this app transports you straight to 1998 - remembering the classic disposable cameras, photographic films and even the process of "developing" a photo.

Although this premise is not that innovative, since there are many similar applications, Huji stands out for not overdoing the effects, producing images that are less artificial than most, but still with a very distinguishable style.

Candy Camera – Free

To go down: Android / iOS

Another one that has many similar competitors is the Candy Camera, intended for selfies. However, while most rivals err on the side of excessive beautification or lack of additional tweaks, the JP Brothers it is well calibrated.

In addition to having numerous filters, all very different, Candy Camera does not have full-screen ads and allows you to disable the beauty features. For smartphones that have front flash, Candy Camera also supports it.

Camera Manual - BRL 9,99

To go down: Android

Made for those looking to take more elaborate photos, the Manual Camera offers a series of precise adjustments and does not leave the visual side, as well as the ProShot. Despite being cheaper than the competitor, it also offers some features less – it doesn't bring the noise reduction adjustments and additional functionality, for example.

Still, Manual Camera has adjustments for ISO, shutter speed, focus and all those essential for an amateur photographer, including captures in RAW mode. It is important to mention, however, that as with ProShot, the features need to be supported by the device to work.

Hydra – $4.99

To go down: iOS

Exclusive to the iPhone, the Hydra It's one of those apps that Android is missing. Its great differential is taking HDR capture to the limit, joining up to 60 8 megapixel photos to create a single image with less noise, much more detail and up to 32 megapixels of full resolution.

In addition to high definition photos, Hydra is capable of recording HDR videos (on iPhone 6 and above) and offers a higher quality digital zoom than the standard camera.

Open Camera – Free

To go down: Android

O Open Room could be considered one of the best camera apps for Android. However, although it is free, its non-intuitive look makes it lose a lot of points, since many functions are difficult to understand even for experienced users. Aside from the visual problem, there's nothing to complain about: it's by far the most complete free app in its category.

Depending on the compatibility of the smartphone used, Open Camera allows you to adjust the ISO, shutter speed, different focus modes, flash, exposure and even image stabilization. On smartphones where 4K video recording presents the so-called “shake”, Open Camera usually offers better results than the native camera.

Pitu - Free

To go down: Android / iOS

Despite having features very similar to those of the aforementioned Candy Camera, the Pitu It's on this list for one reason only: portrait mode. Using a system based on artificial intelligence, Pitu is able to recognize the main object in a Selfie and blur the background. While it doesn't work perfectly on every attempt, it's the third-party app that best accomplishes this task.

In addition to serving as a camera, the app has a built-in photo editor. Finally, for those who like it, Pitu also brings filters and beautifying features.

Camera+ – BRL 6,90

To go down: iOS

Considered by many to be the best camera software available for the iPhone, Camera + just got a new interface. Although the features remain the same, none of this is bad news, as the app brings adjustments for shutter speed, ISO, focus, brightness compensation and more.

While it's the cheapest paid option on this list, which is a plus, Camera+ doesn't support video recording, so it's worth keeping an eye out for this point.

VSCO Camera – Free

To go down: Android / iOS

Camera, photo editor or social network? good, the VSCO Cam it's a little bit of everything. Despite having very few camera functions, the application manages to “up” your photos with a good package of filters. Okay, some of these packages can cost up to R$90. However, the vast majority of people can survive with the free options.

As we also mentioned, the VSCO application also has other functions, such as a photo and video editor, a guide on photography techniques and tricks, in addition to the so-called “VSCO Journal”, where you can check out the best photos taken with the app – selected by the VSCO Cam team itself.

VUE – Free

To go down: Android / iOS

After so many fantastic options, nothing better than a different application to close the list with a flourish, right? So when it comes to video editing, the VIEW is one of the best apps available as it offers more than 10 video filters for free, support for GIFs, music, stickers and even digital beautification. Despite being free, the application also does not display ads, which is a great advantage over other smartphone editors.

The app's biggest disadvantage, however, is that it limits the duration of videos to 60 seconds, making it more suitable for creating short content with simpler pretensions, such as sharing on social media.

Camera apps: a great outlet

Here we have seen some great examples of camera apps for you, who want to use your smartphone to take beautiful pictures. These options are great to compensate, in a way, some not-so-robust camera configurations on the market. Other than that, top-of-the-line smartphones, which have the best cameras, can have their work enhanced or even facilitated by these applications.

And you, readers? Do you use any of these apps? Have you used others that you liked? Tell us your experiences in the comments!

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