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MacCam vs Chobial

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MacCam compared with Chobial
DetailMacCam logo MacCamChobial logo Chobial
What it doesThe camera app for Mac with Photo Booth effects, Portrait, Studio Light and Edge Light Shoot Now. Edit Later.
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree lifetime access for the first 100,000 users Free: shoot with any of 46 films, edit with Film, Light, Color, Crop and Describe Edits, save photos in 22 free films, import photos from other cameras. Pro: $29.99 once or $14.99 per year (first week free); save in all 46 films, use masks/heal/clone, export RAW (DNG), batch save, export as .cube LU
Key features
  • Saves photos and videos directly into Apple Photos library
  • Use Mac camera, iPhone Continuity Camera, or USB webcam
  • 49 Photo Booth effects including thermal, X-ray, and backdrops
  • Portrait background blur with adjustable intensity
  • Studio Light and Edge Light effects
  • Photographic Styles to adjust tone, warmth, tint and colour
  • Teleprompter for video recording
  • Knock to Capture with microphone knocking detection
  • Automatic daily updates with one-click installation
  • Self-timer and screen flash features
  • 46 built-in films (35 colour, 11 black and white)
  • Live film preview in viewfinder
  • Shoot RAW, ProRAW, HEIF or JPEG
  • Manual ISO and shutter controls
  • Histogram and zebras
  • Manual focus with peaking
  • Masks for subject, sky, background and people
  • Heal and clone tools
  • Describe Edits AI feature
  • Create and share custom films as QR codes
What makes it different
  • Completely free with lifetime Pro license for first 100,000 users
  • Photos saved directly to Apple Photos with automatic iCloud sync
  • Native implementation of all 49 Photo Booth effects in real time
  • Apple's professional effects integrated: Portrait, Studio Light, Edge Light
  • No account required, no photo tracking
  • Every photo stays a negative so you can change the film later
  • Works on RAW files from cameras like Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon
  • Custom films fit in a QR code for easy sharing
  • Film looks work on RAW, unlike Apple Photographic Styles
  • No account, no analytics and no ads
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Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)2217
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