# Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo vs Parallel Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo | Parallel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-pro-plus-raw-photo/id1047340501/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onelight Apps CY Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576484147) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-pro-plus-raw-photo/id1047340501)

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.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls, RAW photo capture, Film-inspired presets, RGB and CMYK tone curves, Custom preset creation, Advanced color editing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MuseCam Pro - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| MC Roberto Nickson Collection | Free | one-time |
| Split Toning Add-On | $1.99 | one-time |
| Noel Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Earth Presets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tropics Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metro Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fursty Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| MuseCam Pro Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Debodoes Collection | $4.99 | one-time |
| MuseCam Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great manual control
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 🎨 Powerful editing features
- 💯 High-quality results
- 🆓 Generous free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and tutorials
- 📱 Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Inability to delete edited photos
- RAW files not saving properly
- Glitches with 3D Touch integration

**Requested features**

- Longer shutter speed options
- Ability to edit RAW files without issues
- Integrated cloud backup and syncing
- Dodge and burn tools
- Zoom functionality


### Parallel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoSelfie premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GoSelfie 3 months premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo free?

Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parallel Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo or Parallel Camera?

Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo is rated higher. Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Parallel Camera averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo or Parallel Camera have ads?

Parallel Camera shows ads; Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo or Parallel Camera?

Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo ships an update every 3 months, and Parallel Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parallel Camera on October 24, 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.*