# The Simple Camera vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pro Camera at 4K against The Simple Camera's 206. Pro Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Simple Camera against 4.4 for Pro Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 4K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 58% of Pro Camera's.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Pro Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews)** | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) |

## What reviewers say

### The Simple Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** High quality photos (48MP), Live photos and videos, Minimal User Interface, Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto, Apple Watch support, Lock screen widget launch, Lockable focus and exposure

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 📸 High photo quality
- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Ads in free version
- 📉 Quality not as good as native app
- ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
- 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving

**Requested features**

- Add 24MP resolution option
- Improve zoom functionality and buttons
- Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
- Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
- Allow saving to custom albums


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974)

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter), RAW and ProRAW photo capture, 4K video recording up to 240fps, Extensive photo and video editing tools, Depth of field and portrait modes, Multiple camera lens support, 150+ real-time presets and overlays

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Lots of features and settings
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Photos/videos not saving properly
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Location data issues
- 🐛 Macro mode not working well

**Reported bugs**

- Timelapse feature not working
- Subscription/purchase issues
- Black screen when importing videos
- Forced to re-purchase after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add support for external microphones
- Implement opacity sliders for double exposure
- Add self-timer feature
- Include GPS/location data in photos
- Improve zoom controls and indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or Pro Camera?

The Simple Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do The Simple Camera or Pro Camera have ads?

Both The Simple Camera and Pro Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or Pro Camera?

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Pro Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pro Camera on September 25, 2026.

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