# Optika – Pro Manual Camera — DSLR control. Natural Photos

> Pro manual camera app with DSLR-like controls and natural photo processing. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Sieroshtan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optika-pro-manual-camera/id1337913746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Sieroshtan](https://appshunter.io/developer/976964315)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optika-pro-manual-camera/id1337913746/reviews.md

## What is Optika?

Take back control of your photography. Optika combines a streamlined, intuitive interface with pro-grade manual tools, designed specifically to bypass the over-processed look of modern smartphones.

Featuring Natural (NTR) Mode, Optika allows you to capture life as it actually looks – delivering realistic colors and textures with minimal post-processing for a truly authentic aesthetic.

Total Manual Mastery
- Manual Focus: Includes Focus Peaking and Loupe for razor-sharp accuracy.
- Shutter Speed & ISO: Command your exposure for motion blur or low-light clarity.
- White Balance: Custom presets and Kelvin adjustment for perfect tones.
- True Lens Switching: Unlike the default camera app, Optika stays on the lens you choose. No more unexpected switching to the main lens in low light—just pure optical performance.
- Exposure Compensation (EV): Quickly dial in your brightness on the fly.

Features for Every Workflow
- Advanced Formats: Shoot in JPEG, HEIC, RAW, and ProRAW.
- Focus & Exposure Separation: Tap to set focus and exposure points independently.
- Live Analytics: Monitor your shot with luminance and RGB Histograms.
- Composition Tools: Stay level and centered with built-in grids and horizon levels.
- Seamless Integration: Quick-access Lock Screen/Home Screen widgets and full Camera Control support.
- Privacy First: Your data and photos stay yours. No tracking, no hidden uploads.

And all of this in just ≈6MB.

*Note: On non-Pro devices, Natural Mode results may vary from Pro models due to system limitations.

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## Key features

- Manual focus with peaking and loupe
- Adjustable shutter speed and ISO
- Customizable white balance
- True lens switching
- RAW and ProRAW format support
- Live histograms
- Composition grids and horizon levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optika-pro-manual-camera/id1337913746/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work from lockscreen

*2026-01-21*

Doesn’t work from lockscreen shortcut. Used to replace my camera app. But now every time I try to take a photo it tries to say I need to purchase it. I already have. Works fine when I unlock my phone and open the app.

**Developer response:** Hi, very sorry about this. The issue will be fixed in the next update, coming very soon

### 5/5 — The simplicity is so elegant

*2025-10-20*

Let’s me manuallly control my camera  like a pro.

### 5/5 — Excellent camera

*2025-06-26*

I like the UI and how all main controls can be easily adjusted with one finger

### 5/5 — Thanks for the application

*2024-02-08*

Thanks again and please keep working on the new features like “macro photography” and more in the future. 

With Kindest Regards-BR

### 1/5 — App Support only available on “X”

*2024-02-08*

Immediate delete
Obligatory one star

**Developer response:** Email support also available in the app:  Settings / About / Support & Bugs

### 5/5 — Excellent tool!

*2024-02-08*

Thank you very much!

### 5/5 — 👍🏻💛

*2020-02-17*

👍🏻💛🤍♥️💯

### 5/5 — Perfect camera app

*2018-08-23*

Thanks, perfect camera app for me. So clean and simple. Fast and easy manual settings

### 4/5 — Great app

*2018-08-02*

It's great app lightweight doesn't take up lots of memory space,easy and simple to use the UI,it's fast soon as I open it its already focusing.

only things I wish it had would be focus pecking and to zoom in/out with the option to have the zoom bar always on the screen maybe 1 click buttons to turn the screen brightness to 100% 

great work on the app! Tho

### 3/5 — Almost

*2018-02-06*

RAW images are not saving to camera roll on iPhone 7. JPG and HEIC work. Great UI. Would like shutter priority. Otherwise good start.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the response, we are now about this issue and the new version with the fix already on Apple Review. RAW images saves to camera roll and looks like empties, but you can open it in another app with RAW support like Darkroom or Lightroom.

## Frequently asked questions about Optika

### What is Optika's Natural Mode?

Optika's Natural Mode aims to capture life as it actually looks, delivering realistic colors and textures with minimal post-processing for a truly authentic aesthetic. Results may vary on non-Pro devices due to system limitations.

### Does Optika have ads?

No, Optika is ad-free. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features or subscriptions.

### What manual controls does Optika offer?

Optika provides total manual mastery including manual focus with peaking and loupe, adjustable shutter speed and ISO, custom white balance with Kelvin adjustment, and exposure compensation (EV).

### What photo formats can I shoot in with Optika?

Optika supports advanced formats including JPEG, HEIC, RAW, and ProRAW, giving you flexibility in your post-processing workflow.

### How does Optika handle lens switching?

Optika features true lens switching, meaning it stays on the lens you choose. Unlike default camera apps, it avoids unexpected switching to the main lens in low light conditions.

### What are the subscription options for Optika?

Optika offers a monthly subscription for $0.99 and an annual subscription for $7.99, providing access to premium features and content.

### Is Optika available on devices other than iPhone?

Based on the provided data, Optika is currently supported on iPhone devices only. Its small size of approximately 6MB makes it efficient for mobile use.

### How often is Optika updated?

The app was last updated on January 23, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version is 2.0.5, released on February 1, 2018.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-08-02

• Faster app launch time
• More detailed EXIF metadata

### 2.0.6 — 2026-06-15

Free users now get 10 photo captures each week.
Fixed a white balance control issue where it could show the previous preset after switching to AWB.

### 2.0.5 — 2026-01-23

Fixes an issue where the lock screen camera shortcut could incorrectly show a subscription screen for users who already purchased it.

### 2.0.4 — 2026-01-08

Improved UI behavior in landscape and portrait upside-down orientations for better usability across device rotations.

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Meet Optika 2!

• New Natural mode for more film-like, minimally processed photos*
• Refined interface focused on shooting, not distractions
• Ability to separate exposure and focus points
• Added support for Liquid Glass

### 2.0.2 — 2025-12-30

This update fixes an issue where photo orientation could be incorrect when capturing a photo from the Lock Screen.

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Meet Optika 2!

• New Natural mode for more film-like, minimally processed photos*
• Refined interface focused on shooting, not distractions
• Ability to separate exposure and focus points
• Added support for Liquid Glass

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