Camera1 vs Snap Pro Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera1
This app offers a dedicated manual camera experience for black and white photography. It provides full creative control over contrast and exposure in real-time, allowing users to develop their vision before capturing the shot. Users can also manually adjust focus and exposure for professional-quality monochrome images.
- Black and white photography only
- Manual focus and exposure control
- Real-time contrast and exposure adjustments
- Live histogram and over-exposure warning
- Support for RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, and JPEG formats
- Zen mode for distraction-free shooting
- Multiple crop formats and grid views
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Camera1 is the dedicated Black & White manual camera for iPhone. No colour, no compromise — just pure monochrome photography with full creative control. DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVITY Learn to "see" in Black & White through Camera1 unique simultaneous contrast and exposure adjustments. Explore the infinite black and white image possibilities in real-time, such as high-key/low-key right in the viewfinder, before taking the shot. Use the Zen mode to focus all your creative attention on the picture, and not the camera or technique. TAKE CONTROL Take control of the camera, with manual overrides of exposure and focus. Super easy access to focus lock using the manual focusing slider, for ultra-fast shooting - as the camera won’t need to re-focus between shots. PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT Camera1 takes full advantage of your camera hardware and saves in a variety of different file formats, including JPEG, TIFF, RAW & ProRAW / DNG, allowing for maximum editing flexibility in applications like Photoshop and Lightroom later in your workflow. Advanced iOS image processing such as Deep Fusion and Smart HDR is used on supported devices. Live histograms, flash, grid views and a range of manual controls allow you to get the perfect shot, every time. Features • Black & white photography only: commit to Black and White at shooting time. • High-quality image processing engine. Take full advantage of your device camera hardware. • Manual focus (with magnification of the center focusing area), focus lock, spot focus, auto-focus • Manual exposure compensation, or use Auto exposure • Live histogram, when adjusting exposure, optional over-exposure warning indicator (zebras) • 6 contrast/color filters for Black & White: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, infrared (simulated) • Manual contrast control • High-resolution capture (48MP) (*) • Support for multi-lens devices - standard, telephoto and ultra wide-angle (*) • ProRAW, RAW, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF file formats. DNG files contain colour information, allowing later editing. A full-resolution JPEG, processed to Black and White by Camera1 is saved alongside the DNG file, to the camera roll • Support for iOS Deep Fusion and Smart HDR (*) • Tap on the picture to take the shot • 5 crop formats: 3:2, 4:3 (native), 1:1, 16:9, 2.35:1 (panorama) • Zen mode: all controls disappear, leaving only the viewfinder on the screen for the ultimate picture-taking experience • 3 flash modes: On, Off, Torch • 2 framing grid types: Rule of Thirds and Golden Triangles • Live view of all controls above • iOS Widget - quickly launch the app from your lock or home screen • Camera Control: use hardware camera control to launch Camera1, or to take shots (iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max) • Black and White camera roll, image viewer at full resolution "The most brilliant Camera App in recent years" -- Keisuke Takahashi "I like the results-a bit like film (Tri-X) with a slight grain pattern. Lots of latitude" -- Eric Mencher @emencher Don't forget to tag your pictures with #camera1app ! Privacy-first • Camera1 does not embed any tracking / third-party SDKs (*) Compatibility Notes Camera1 features depend on the capabilities of your iOS device: • High-resolution (48MP) capture: iPhone 14 Pro and later Pro models • ProRAW capture: iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models • RAW capture: iPhone 6S and later, iPad Pro • Smart HDR & Deep Fusion: iPhone 11 and later • Multi-lens support (standard, telephoto, ultra wide): devices with multiple rear cameras • Ultra Wide lens may not support RAW or manual focus/exposure on some devices
Snap Pro Camera
This app transforms your smartphone into a professional DSLR camera, offering manual controls, AI-powered features, and instant color grading for stunning photos and cinematic videos. It includes advanced editing tools, creative effects like motion blur and bokeh, and AI-driven headshot creation.
- Manual ISO, shutter speed, white balance controls
- RAW and ProRAW photo capture
- Motion blur and light trail effects
- Live color grading with LUTs
- Cinematic video stabilization
- DSLR-like bokeh and depth control
- AI headshot creation with background editing
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Snap Pro Camera is the most advanced photo and video app that transforms your iPhone into a powerful DSLR camera. With full manual controls, AI-powered features, instant color grading, and professional filters, Snap Pro Camera+ lets you capture stunning photos and cinematic videos effortlessly. PRO CAMERA FEATURES ● Manual Controls: Adjust ISO, shutter speed, and white balance for perfect shots. ● RAW Mode: Capture in RAW to fine-tune every detail with professional editing. ● Advanced Effects: Enhance your photos with precise focus and white balance adjustments. ● Multiple Formats: Shoot in ProRAW, RAW, JPG, and TIFF for flexible editing options. LONG EXPOSURE & SLOW SHUTTER ● Motion Blur: Capture motion blur for smooth, dreamy effects. ● Light Trails: Create stunning light streaks in nighttime photography. ● Low Light: Capture clear, vibrant photos in dim settings without unwanted grain. INSTANT COLOR GRADING & FILTERS ● Pro Color Presets: Apply cinematic, film-like color to your photos and videos with one tap. ● Instant Grade: Use live LUTs and color grading during capture, no need for post-editing. ● Digital Filters: Enhance your photos with professional camera-style filters. PRO VIDEO FEATURES ● Cinematic Stabilization: Record smooth, professional-quality videos with advanced stabilization. ● Instant Color Grading: Apply live cinematic color grades while recording. ● FPS Control: Adjust frame rates from 24, 30, and 60 fps and more. PORTRAIT & BOKEH EFFECTS ● Depth Control: Achieve DSLR-like bokeh with automatic depth adjustments. ● Aperture Simulation: Get stunning background blur from F1.4 to F22.0. ● Automatic Bokeh: Add beautiful background blur to any portrait effortlessly. CREATIVE TIMELAPSE MODES ● Timelapse: Capture dynamic sequences at intervals for stunning time-lapse videos. ● Zoom Timelapse: Add a zoom effect during your time-lapse to enhance the visual impact. ● Tilt-Shift: Create miniature world effects with tilt-shift photography. PHOTO EDITOR ● Advanced Adjustments: Fine-tune brightness, contrast, saturation, and more. ● Preset Filters: Instantly apply professional-grade preset filters to your photos. ● Constant Updates: Regularly updated filters keep your edits fresh. AI STUDIO – CREATE PRO & FUN HEADSHOTS Snap Pro Camera's AI Studio enables you to create professional or fun headshots in just a few taps: ● Background Removal: Remove backgrounds from photos or product shots, or replace them with solid black or white backdrops. ● Background Replacement: Choose from preset backgrounds or upload your own image for a custom look. ● AI Bokeh Effect: Apply background blur even to non-portrait photos. ● Face Transformations: Create unique images with your face across hundreds of creative themes. CAMERA+ FEATURES ● Auto & Manual Modes: Switch between auto and manual control for perfect shots. ● Focus Assist: Easily achieve sharp focus with focus peaking. ● Zebra Stripes: Identify overexposed areas for better exposure. ● Multiple Formats: Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG, and HEIF. ● White Balance: Manually adjust color accuracy for perfect lighting. ● Histogram: Monitor exposure with real-time feedback. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.miopsteknoloji.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Snap Pro Camera at Free against Camera1's $4.99. Snap Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 128). Camera1's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 31%) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Snap Pro Camera is free to download; Camera1 costs $4.99 up front. Snap Pro Camera sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Camera1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Camera1 against 4.7 for Snap Pro Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snap Pro Camera has 5.3K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Camera1's written reviews are positive against 31% of Snap Pro Camera's.
Camera1 ships an update every 4 months, Snap Pro Camera every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Camera1 | Snap Pro Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (128 ratings) | 4.7 (5.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better | 31.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 128 | 5.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien Ardon | MIOPS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Camera1
Snap Pro Camera
Bugs and requests
Camera1
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Snap Pro Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Shutter button freezes when using external lens
- App closes immediately after opening
- Unable to take or view photos
Requested features
3 requests- Free trial period
- Better customer support
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices
In-app purchases
Camera1
No in-app purchases
Snap Pro Camera
- Weekly$3.497 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Weekly$6.997 Days
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- Weekly$7.997 Days
- Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Studio Pack$14.99
- Pro Pack$34.99
- Elite Pack$49.99
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- One Time$79.99








