# Shutter vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Manual Camera at 4.3 against Shutter's 3.7. Manual Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (454 vs 18). Shutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 454 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's.

Shutter ships an update every 5 months, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-manual-camera/id1019169526/reviews) | **[4.3 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **454** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artyom Abramov](https://appshunter.io/developer/974767261) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-manual-camera/id1019169526)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter free?

Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manual Camera free?

Manual Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter or Manual Camera?

Manual Camera is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 454 ratings.

### Do Shutter or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither Shutter nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter or Manual Camera?

Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shutter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Manual Camera on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*