Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo vs Parallel Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
This app offers advanced manual camera controls for capturing high-quality RAW photos. It features a powerful image editor with film-inspired presets, tone curves, and color adjustment tools for precise photo editing. Users can also create and save custom presets for a personalized workflow.
- Manual camera controls
- RAW photo capture
- Film-inspired presets
- RGB and CMYK tone curves
- Custom preset creation
- Advanced color editing
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Try the App Store Editor's Choice manual camera app - make quality RAW photos, take pictures of the moon and edit your photos using unique presets and color settings. Capture the perfect look for your photos with the next generation image editor MuseCam! Shoot and edit your images using film-emulating presets, pro grade tools, and advanced camera controls. Discover advanced MuseCam features: • Manual Camera Custom exposure for your iPhone camera with independent control of shutter, ISO, white balance & focus. • Gorgeous, Film-Inspired Presets MuseCam features a superior collection of presets, diverse in nature. Some of the world's finest photographers have contributed their secret formulas that emulate film in a timeless, and beautifully subtle way. • No-Import Editing Speed is the name of the game. Forget the slow, multi-tap import process. Your photos are ready to edit right away. • RGB Tone Curves Capture the perfect tone with the Curves tool, allowing independent access to the red, green and blue color channels. • CMYK Tone Curves Further tweak your photos with precision with independent access to the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black color channels. • Create Custom Presets & Filters Create a custom preset from scratch, or edit existing ones to perfect the look you're after. Quickly apply them to any other photo in your library. • Color Tool Adjust the hue, saturation, and luminance of different colors. • Complete Edit History MuseCam stores your full edit history, allowing you to come back at any time to make changes to your workflow. • Split Toning Infuse color into the shadows or the highlights of your photo, or both. • Depth of Field Tool Simulate depth of field by applying a lens blur to your photo. Intensify the blur with multiple swipes, or by taking advantage of Apple’s 3D Touch technology. • Professional Image Adjustments Edit every detail on your photo using professional adjustment tools such as exposure, brightness, saturation and more. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://onelightapps.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://onelightapps.io/terms-of-use
Parallel Camera
Record videos and take photos simultaneously using your device's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen or picture-in-picture layouts, customize borders, and select resolutions up to 4K.
- Dual camera photo and video recording
- Split-screen and picture-in-picture views
- Customizable border colors and shapes
- Selectable resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K)
- Adjustable frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps)
- Front screen flash and regular flash control
- Grid overlay for precise framing
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Parallel Camera – Capture Every Side of the Moment! Parallel Camera allows you to take pictures and shoot videos with both front and rear cameras at the same time! Capture every perspective with a split-screen effect or a picture-in-picture view and gain full control over how you frame your shot. Key Features Include: - Dual Camera Recording: Capture moments using both cameras at the same time in photo or video mode. Use both cameras simultaneously in photo or video mode. - Custom Layouts: For your secondary camera, choose a split-screen or floating window (square or circle). Change the border color and shape to make something unique. - Flexible Quality: Pick a suitable resolution - 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Adjust frame rates to 24, 30, or 60 fps to smoothen up your recording. - Front Screen Flash: Use the on-screen frame light to brighten your selfies; adjust the color to ensure the perfect glow. - Regular Flash Control: Use your flashlight to improve lighting conditions. - Grid Overlay: Add a grid to your viewfinder for more accurate and professional shots. Looking to make the most from every single shot? Let Parallel Camera lead the way! Experiment with your photos and videos like never before. Take charge of every shot; it’s that easy! Unlock exclusive features with the Premium version: Capture Unlimited Videos Frames Collection Updates Save Without Watermarks No Ads, No Limits Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: Weekly: $2.99 3 Months: $9.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/Privacy-Policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo at 85% against Parallel Camera's 33%. Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Parallel Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo has 3.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parallel Camera's.
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo ships an update every 3 months, Parallel Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo | Parallel Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better | 4.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onelight Apps CY Ltd | Irina Scelcunova |
Customer experience
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
Parallel Camera
Bugs and requests
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when opening the app
- Inability to delete edited photos
- RAW files not saving properly
- Glitches with 3D Touch integration
Requested features
5 requests- Longer shutter speed options
- Ability to edit RAW files without issues
- Integrated cloud backup and syncing
- Dodge and burn tools
- Zoom functionality
Parallel Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
- MuseCam Pro - 1 Month$4.991 Month
- MC Roberto Nickson CollectionFree
- Split Toning Add-On$1.99
- Noel Collection$2.99
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- Earth Presets$2.99
- Tropics Collection$2.99
- Metro Collection$2.99
- Fursty Collection$3.99
- MuseCam Pro Kit$3.99
- Debodoes Collection$4.99
- MuseCam Bundle$5.99
Parallel Camera
- GoSelfie premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- GoSelfie 3 months premium$9.993 Months
Questions
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