Best apps for shooting and editing video on iPhone

The iPhone has become the primary camera for many people around the world – not only because of its quality, but also because of the great apps available on the App Store. This year, we list the best apps for shooting and editing videos on iPhone.

FiLMiC Pro

For users who are serious about shooting videos on their iPhone, FiLMiC Pro is probably the number one app. The app comes with multiple manual controls that let you adjust focus, exposure, ISO, frame rate, zoom, and more.

There are also options to quickly switch between color profiles, HDR modes, ProRes codecs and resolutions. Professional users have access to gamma curve control, image stabilization, movie presets, audio sync and downsampling.

FiLMiC Pro is Available for free on the App Storebut requires a paid subscription.

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Kino, created by the developers of Halide, is more than just an app for recording videos on iPhone with manual controls. It allows users to add cinematic effects to videos using a set of LUTs included in the application. The interface is easy to use while providing professional shooting tools.

The app offers a “Getting Started” mode where settings are automatically selected, but you can change everything if you wish. Kino recently updated Provides camera control support and 4K 120 fps video shooting for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro users.

Kino is available as a subscription-free, one-time purchase Available on the App Store for $19.99. It works with any iPhone running iOS 17 or later, but some features require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro.

final cut camera

Don’t want to spend money on an app to unlock manual controls for shooting? try final cut cameraa free app launched by Apple last year.

Final Cut Camera is an app from Apple that gives creators “powerful professional control over wireless connectivity and remote control of every video angle.” Although the app originally launched as a companion tool for controlling the iPhone camera from an iPad, it also runs on the iPhone as a standalone app.

Through this application, users can monitor zebra crossings and measure audio while adjusting functions such as white balance and manual focus. It also offers ISO and shutter speed controls, and can easily switch between resolutions and video formats.

The application is Available for free on the App Store And requires an iPhone running iOS 17.6 or later (and some features require the latest iPhone).

black magic camera

From the company behind the famous video editor DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Camera is another great option for getting professional photography tools for free.

The Blackmagic Camera app for iOS is inspired by the interface of Blackmagic’s own cameras. It offers many manual controls such as shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and tint. Users can also easily switch between different lenses, frame-per-second options, stabilization levels and focus adjustments. Latest updates Added more features and camera control support for iPhone 16 models.

Blackmagic cameras are Available for free on the App Store. It requires an iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later. Keep in mind that due to hardware limitations, some features (such as Log Color Profile) are only available on certain iPhone models.

double take

DoubleTake is an app created by the same developers as FiLMiC Pro, but the app focuses on letting users shoot videos with two iPhone cameras at the same time. Apple highlighted the app at the 2019 iPhone 11 Pro launch event.

You can choose two different lenses to record video simultaneously, which is useful for multi-camera projects. Users can combine the front-facing lens with one of the rear-facing lenses, or even use two different rear-facing lenses. There’s also an option to easily create a single video using multiple shots with a split-screen effect.

In addition to multi-camera functionality, users can adjust and select frame rate, resolution, focus and exposure.

double take Available on the App Store Subscription required now. It’s worth noting that the multi-camera feature requires iPhone 11 or later.

carousel camera

Some people are used to recording videos vertically because of social networks, but it doesn’t look good when viewed on a TV or computer. But what if we could record a video that suited both orientations?

Carousel Camera records videos using a square format to work great when you watch videos on your phone. This way you can rotate your iPhone vertically or horizontally and never see the black bars.

If you want to export the video, the app provides options to save the video in 16:9, 9:16 and other aspect ratios.

carousel camera is Available for free on the App Storebut some features require $0.99 in-app purchases.

Luminance fusion

LumaFusion is a well-known iOS video editor that has become an essential tool for professional editors using iPads. However, the app also offers an iPhone version with the same great features.

With LumaFusion, editors can work with multiple video, audio, image or title tracks. There are advanced options for adjusting color, effects, cropping, speed, and more. It’s almost like having a portable version of your desktop video editor on your phone.

Once you’ve finished editing your video, you can export it to different resolutions, codecs, frame rates, and sources through settings.

Luminance fusion Priced at $29.99, available on the App Store. Some additional features are available through in-app purchases.

Movie

If you’re looking for something more affordable and easy to use, Apple’s iMovie is your best choice. Apple’s video editor, originally designed for Mac, is now also available for download on iOS devices.

iMovie brings an extremely intuitive interface that allows anyone to edit videos directly on the iPhone. Users can crop, cut, adjust speed, and add effects to videos using the app. There are also options to add titles, songs, sound effects, and even edit videos recorded using Cinema Mode on iPhone 13 and later.

iMovie is Free, available for download on the App Store. There are no in-app purchases, but some features are only available on the latest iPhone and iPad models.

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With these apps, you’re sure to be able to shoot and edit more professional-looking videos using only your iPhone.

Are there other apps you like that aren’t on your list? Let us know in the comments below.

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