# IllumiCameraPro vs ACDSee Camera Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: ACDSee Camera Pro at every 5 weeks against IllumiCameraPro's every 9 months. ACDSee Camera Pro also leads on chart position (#154 vs unranked) and ratings volume (22 vs 6). IllumiCameraPro's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

IllumiCameraPro costs $4.99 and ACDSee Camera Pro $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for IllumiCameraPro against 4.2 for ACDSee Camera Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of IllumiCameraPro's written reviews are positive against 70% of ACDSee Camera Pro's.

IllumiCameraPro ships an update every 9 months, ACDSee Camera Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IllumiCameraPro | ACDSee Camera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumicamerapro/id1069719312/reviews)** | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acdsee-camera-pro/id1122899052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOJI HARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/566940810) | [ACD Systems International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461558826) |

## What reviewers say

### IllumiCameraPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumicamerapro/id1069719312)

Transform ordinary scenes into dazzling light shows with this camera app. Create captivating 5-second looping videos of illuminated objects, perfect for sharing on social media. Capture the magic of dimly lit environments with a unique neon-like effect.

**Highlights:** Illumination effects on ordinary scenery, Neon-like light animation, Save as 5-second looping video, Ideal for dimly lit man-made objects, Social media sharing optimized

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ACDSee Camera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acdsee-camera-pro/id1122899052)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Unlock advanced camera capabilities on your mobile device. Shoot in RAW, apply real-time filters and adjustments, and gain manual control over exposure, focus, and white balance for professional-quality photos and videos.

**Highlights:** RAW photo capture, Manual exposure, focus, and white balance controls, Real-time effect filters, Real-time adjustments, Exposure bracketing, HDR Fusion, Video recording with real-time filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IllumiCameraPro free?

IllumiCameraPro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ACDSee Camera Pro free?

ACDSee Camera Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IllumiCameraPro or ACDSee Camera Pro?

IllumiCameraPro is rated higher. IllumiCameraPro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ACDSee Camera Pro averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do IllumiCameraPro or ACDSee Camera Pro have ads?

Neither IllumiCameraPro nor ACDSee Camera Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IllumiCameraPro or ACDSee Camera Pro?

IllumiCameraPro ships an update every 9 months, and ACDSee Camera Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, IllumiCameraPro was updated on November 4, 2026 and ACDSee Camera Pro on November 6, 2026.

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