AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Virtual Background Camera

Elevate iPhone/iPad with AR & AI virtual backgrounds

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Virtual Background Camera launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Detail 4▲224

   A supercharged camera app to create ready-to-share content

   2024 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HoloCam▲90

   Augmented reality video for iOS

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   AR Shoot Pro▲71

   Augmented reality inspired video content creation

   2022 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sketchfab AR for iOS▲252

   Explore a million things in AR and publish AR with no code

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Detail▲674

   Upgrade your camera & turn your Mac into a production studio

   2021 · detail.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Reflex Camera▲115

   Camera app with AR effects in real time

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Capture▲398

   3D scan anything with your iPhone

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   to.be Camera▲152

   The Augmented Reality Camera

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Face Drop AR▲101

   Augmented reality selfie app for iOS

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Vxcam▲96

    Simple AR Video Cam to make cool video stories

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SceneShot▲155

    Animate 3D mockups on iOS

    2020 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Camo▲423

    Use your iPhone or iPad as a pro webcam

    2020 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Frame.io for iOS▲140

    Real-time video collaboration, now with a native iOS app

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Just a Line for iOS▲124

    Make simple drawings in augmented reality and share

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    VUE▲92

    Create cinematic scenes on your iPhone

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    PABLO▲236

    Create light art photos with your iPhone ✨

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Horizon▲93

    Always shoot horizontal videos from your iphone

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DeepAR▲176

    Add 3D face filters and face AR to any app or website

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Clips 3.0▲94

    Apple’s video creation app for iOS

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    display.land▲243

    Capture and edit reality

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    InstaSaber▲283

    AR app that turns a piece of paper into a virtual saber.

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    HeroShot▲130

    AI based portrait depth effect for any iPhone

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Scape & Drama Filters▲92

    Take cinematic photos with your iPhone

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Live Home 3D for iOS▲91

    Design your dream home in 2D or 3D and watch it in AR

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →