Comparison

Shutter vs Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shutter

Take full control of your mobile photography with a clear and simple interface. Adjust focus, ISO, white balance, and exposure with just a few taps. Enhance your shots with a flashlight and digital zoom.

Highlights
  • Manual focus
  • Adjustable ISO
  • White balance control
  • Exposure settings
  • Gesture controls
  • Manual focus assistant
  • Low-light flashlight
Features
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Shutter - one of the few cameras with manual settings, whose interface is very clear and simple . Get access to all manual camera settings in two taps. Manual settings for: • Focus • ISO • White Balance • Exposure • Use gestures to control the camera • Handy assistant for more precise focus in manual mode • Flashlight for taking pictures in low light conditions • 20x digital zoom

About

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)
  • RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modes
  • Manual focus override
  • Custom white balance settings
  • RGB histogram and clipping warnings
  • Composition aids (grid, level)
Features
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RAW+ is a minimalist camera for purists and professionals and puts total creative control back into your hands with a streamlined, manual-first interface. Shoot in RAW, JPG or both simultaneously. RAW+ is ALWAYS manual exposure- shutter and ISO controls are always on screen and easily accessible via huge sliders(The aperture is fixed on the iPhone and thus not adjustable- but you knew that already). Manual focus override any time as well as custom white balance settings. Professional Imaging Pipeline- TrueRAW: Shoot pure, unadulterated RAW data with zero post-processing. ProRAW: Leverage Apple's fusion pipeline and high-dynamic-range enhancements. 48MP Support: Toggle maximum resolution for ProRAW on supported sensors and lenses. Manual Shutter Speed Manual ISO Manual Aperture Control- iPhone 18 Pro only Manual Focus Override: Take control of your focal plane at any moment. Custom White Balance: Choose from 8 presets or set a specific Kelvin value. Essential Tools- RGB Histogram: Monitor your color channels in real-time. Clipping Warnings: Live highlights and shadow overlays to prevent lost detail. Composition Aids: Integrated Grid and Level overlays for perfect framing. Format Flexibility: Support for RAW, ProRAW, and high-quality JPG. Compatibility- RAW Support: iPhone SE, 6s, and newer devices. ProRAW Support: iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and all subsequent Pro models. Terms of Service: dynamicappdesign.com/tos

Screenshots

Shutter3 screens
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at 4.4 against Shutter's 3.7. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 18) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Shutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter ships an update every 5 months, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shutter versus Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterManual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtyom AbramovDynamic App Design LLC

Customer experience

Shutter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative32.0%

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

All ratings2,390 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect RAW file naming
  • Photos disappearing from gallery
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Exposure preview not matching final image

Requested features

8 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Longer shutter speed options
  • Larger focus preview window
  • Aperture control
  • Countdown timer
Show 3 more
  • Auto mode
  • Square aspect ratio
  • Flash support

In-app purchases

None

Shutter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RAW+ Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Shutter free?
Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Shutter or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ have ads?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ shows ads; Shutter does not.
Which is updated more often, Shutter or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+?
Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shutter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ on November 2, 2026.

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