The best applications for your camera on Android

Fortunately, smartphones increasingly bring with them better cameras, capable of giving us a multitude of options to improve the snapshot after taking the photo. Normally it is the brands themselves who know their cameras best and, therefore, make better applications to take advantage of them. But on other occasions these fall a bit short and do not take advantage of the potential of the camera that the device has. For these cases, Google Play has a multitude of apps focused on improving the performance of cameras and their subsequent actionsSome do not improve at all those that the phones already have by default, but others have remarkable options that will help us improve those photos with the Colosseum or the Notre Dame Cathedral in the background. We look at some of the best.

Open Camera

Open Camera is one of the most popular camera apps on Android for those who take photos a bit more seriously. It has most of the features that a photography enthusiast demands, at least on a smartphone. That includes manual camera controls, of course. It also includes a timer, support for some external microphones, HDR or exposure bracketing And not only is it an excellent option for both photographers, but also for those who like to record videos it offers some interesting options.The app is completely free with no in-app or purchases. It's also completely open source, which is always a plus. There is an optional (and separate) donation application if we wish to support the developer.

VSCO

VSCO is a very popular camera and photo editor application and one of the most complete on Android. The camera part is a bit simple and does not have as many options as the default application of our native phone or some of the ones mentioned here. However, the photo editor part is among the best on all mobile devices. It has a huge and quite effective variety of filters, effects and settings In addition, it has most of these options for video content as well. However, the application can be a bit pricey and many of its most desirable features can only be had by paying 20 euros a year.

Camera MX

Camera MX is one of the oldest and most popular camera apps for Android. The developers update the application regularly and that makes it count on the news that other apps are contributing. It works mostly for simple things. The app has a variety of shooting modes and we can also use it to take photos or videos. There is even a GIF mode to create our own GIFs. The built-in photo editor can do the basics too. It's a decent all-in-one solution. Although the most suspicious of photography may see it as a bit lacking in options

Camera ZOOM FX

Camera Zoom FX is another one of the older camera apps that has aged well. It's a good mix of simple interface and deeper content. We will have manual controls for things like ISO, shutter speed, exposure and some other parameters There are also filters, HDR mode or several photography modes. It has some plugins that add even more features. It's not as mainstream as Camera MX. However, it has more features than most manual camera apps. We can try it for free before paying 4 euros for the premium version.

Candy Camera

Candy Camera is part of a new wave of camera apps specifically for selfies. It has a ton of filters and also includes makeup tools, stickers, and additional things like a collage mode.The user interface is a bit difficult to use at first, but with practice it becomes more accessible. If we take photography more seriously, this is not our application. But if instead we are looking for something else for things like Instagram photos or other things from social networks, it will be of great help to tune them The application can be downloaded completely free . It has and there is no way to get rid of it.

Cymera

Cymera is another of the already classic camera applications on Android and with the most downloads. It focuses more on general features. That means we'll get a ton of filters, stickers, special effects, and features like that. It also has a beauty camera mode We can add or remove features from our face and body. We're not big fans of these dramatic alterations, but of each one.It also includes a photo editor for minor edits. It is completely free to download and we can buy additional material as in-app purchases.

Footej Camera

Footej Camera is a recent app that has a good mix of core features and some deeper photography. It uses the Android Camera2 API. That means you have a full array of manual controls. You can also can record videos, make GIFs, a photo histogram, and burst mode. It is also compatible with RAW format, as long as our device can do it. We can try it for free and then pay for certain elements as purchases integrated into the application. It's pretty good with hardly any noticeable bugs.

Google Camera Cardboard

Cardboard Camera is a camera app for Google Cardboard. It allows us to take and view VR images. We will be able to take 360 degree photos. It's similar to panoramic shots, except it goes in all directions. We'll need a Google Cardboard for best results, but luckily, they're cheap and easily accessible The app itself is also free with no in-app purchases . It is a product that seeks a very specific niche to ensure it. It's also the easiest way to take those kinds of photos.

DSLR Camera Pro

DSLR Camera comes with an ambitious name and it does not deceive, it is one of the best manual camera applications. It has a very large number of manual controls.That's all, really. There is not much to do to fatten the photos. It works great on most devices. Has some bugs, but nothing major most of the time. The only drawback is the lack of a free trial, so we'll have to make sure we try it before the refund time, or we'll spend the 3.39 euros it costs on Google Play.