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Open Camera — Powerful free camera app with tons of features

Android Photography Mark Harman
4.1 GP
109,157,644+
Google Play

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Description

Been using Open Camera for a couple months now. It’s basically a really robust camera app that lets you do a ton of cool stuff. Pretty solid if you’re into photography and want more control over your shots.

Here’s what you can do: There’s an auto-level feature that makes sure your pics are straight, even if your hand’s a little shaky. It’s got all the manual controls you’d want – scene modes, color effects, white balance, exposure, and more. And there’s some handy remote controls like a timer with voice countdown and the ability to take pics just by making a noise.

Look, if you’re into mobile photography and want an app that gives you a ton of advanced features without having to pay, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a little confusing at first – but overall it does the job really well. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on Open Camera. I've tested a bunch of camera apps and this one's pretty darn good. The level of control and features you get for free is impressive. The manual settings are super useful if you like to fine-tune your shots. And the remote shutter options are a nice bonus. On the downside, the interface takes some getting used to and it can feel a bit cluttered at times. But overall, it's a powerful app that I'd recommend to any mobile photography enthusiast.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of advanced camera controls and settings
  • Helpful features like auto-leveling and remote shutter
  • Completely free to use with no ads or in-app purchases
  • Runs smoothly even on older phones

Cons

  • Interface can be a bit overwhelming at first
  • Certain features are buried in menus and not quite intuitive
  • Editing tools are pretty basic compared to dedicated photo apps

Specifications

Updated 18.08.2025
Category Photography
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Mark Harman
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name net.sourceforge.opencamera

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4.1/5
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