Cheese vs Moment Pro Camera II

CCheese8.4Visit Moment Pro Camera II7.6Visit

Higher score C Cheese #4 in Camera Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GNOME

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Moment Pro Camera II #8 in Camera Apps 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Moment

• Cheese fits best

  Linux users wanting a free webcam camera

• Moment Pro Camera II fits best

  iPhone users seeking manual capture controls

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Side by side

Feature	CCheese 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Moment Pro Camera II 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.6
Ranking	#4 in Camera Apps	#8 in Camera Apps
Best for	Linux users wanting a free webcam camera	iPhone users seeking manual capture controls
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$9.99/unit one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Linux	iOS
Support	Community, Docs	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Cheese 0/4 · Moment Pro Camera II 3/4
Manual camera controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
RAW photo capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
External camera support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	linux	iOS
Max video resolution	Not checked yet	4k
Our review
Pros	Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media	Offers manual controls for photo and video capture. Supports RAW and ProRAW processing options. Includes LUT Looks, saved Profiles and Apple Watch control.
Cons	Limited to Linux desktop use No virtual camera or background tools GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45	Available only on iOS. Features and availability may vary by iPhone model. Community is the listed support channel.
Our verdict	Cheese is a free, open-source webcam application for Linux desktops, aimed at people who want straightforward photo and video capture from an installed webcam. It covers everyday capture needs with countdown photography, configurable burst… Read the review →	Moment Pro Camera II is an iPhone camera app for photographers and filmmakers who want direct control over mobile photo and video capture. Its manual controls, RAW and ProRAW processing options, and video recording settings make it… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cheese — where it wins

  • Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode
  • Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls
  • Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Linux desktop use
  • No virtual camera or background tools
  • GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45

• Moment Pro Camera II — where it wins

  • Offers manual controls for photo and video capture.
  • Supports RAW and ProRAW processing options.
  • Includes LUT Looks, saved Profiles and Apple Watch control.

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS.
  • Features and availability may vary by iPhone model.
  • Community is the listed support channel.

• CCheese8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source webcam app with practical capture tools and a focused feature set.

  Visit GNOMEFull verdict →
• Moment Pro Camera II7.6/10 · Paid

  A one-time-purchase iPhone camera app with RAW options and video controls up to 4K.

  Visit MomentFull verdict →