Comparison

CameraPixels PRO vs Macro Mode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CameraPixels PRO

This app offers advanced manual controls for mobile photography and videography. It provides features like exposure and focus bracketing, slow shutter, and time-lapse modes, along with a histogram and clipping warnings for precise control. Ideal for professional photographers seeking enhanced capture capabilities.

Highlights
  • Manual photography and videography controls
  • Exposure and focus bracketing
  • Slow shutter and time-lapse modes
  • Histogram and clipping warnings
  • Depth capture for dual/triple camera devices
  • Unlimited presets with Widget support
Features
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CameraPixels is a unique manual photography app. The premium tools and intuitive UI make CameraPixels the best choice for professional mobile photographers. CameraPixels participated in Berkley Eclipse Megamovie 2017 thanks to its extensive raw bracketing. All-in-one ============= CameraPixels is all-in-one capture solution, that supports multiple photo and video capture modes. Among them are Bracketing, Slow Shutter and Time-lapse modes. CameraPixels has the most advanced bracketing available on the iOS platform, which includes exposure and focus bracketing. Best for macro photography ============= With CameraPixels you can capture the best macro shots, be it a single image or a series of images, called focus bracketing, which can later be combined into one all-in-focus photo (requires external app for focus stacking). If you have an external macro lens, let CameraPixels save its name to the EXIF data for you, so later you can always remember which lens was used. Currently CameraPixels supports Olloclip™, Loupe System™ and Moment™ lenses. Best for professional HDR photography ============= CameraPixels has the most advanced exposure bracketing on iOS. With up to 15 images per bracket you can capture even the most difficult lighting situations. CameraPixels support auto-, iso and shutter-brackets, with an optional flash frame. The captured images can be used to create stunning HDR photos using your favorite professional HDR software. Intuitive UI ============= CameraPixels has a simple and efficient UI. The most important information is always in front of your eyes, and this allows you to avoid surprises like an unexpected flash fire or the wrong output photo or video format. Stop being distracted by the uncertainty of the settings, concentrate on your capture! ISO/Shutter priority modes ============= CameraPixels is among a few photography apps that support advanced exposure modes like ISO and Shutter priority. These modes are indispensable during dynamic photography when there is no time for adjusting manual exposure. Histogram and clipping warnings ============= The histogram is a great tool to estimate your exposure. It can show you if the photo has under-exposed or over-exposed areas. Clipping warnings, on the other hand, can show you exactly where those under and over-exposed areas in your photo are. Depth capture ============= On dual/triple-camera devices, CameraPixels can capture depth information alongside the colour photo. If the photo has depth information, in the preview window, two additional buttons appear (depth and portrait) that allow you to inspect the depth of the image and apply it to simulate an aperture. Presets ============= CameraPixels was designed for professional photographers that value efficiency of their workflow. The unlimited presets, including the possibility to expose them to Widget make CameraPixels the ultimate photography tool. Features overview ============= - UI optimized for manual capture - RAW and ProRAW (on supported devices) photo capture - Auto, manual and semi-automatic (ISO- and Shutter-priority) exposure modes - Photo, Burst, Portrait, Slow Shutter, Exposure Bracket, Focus Bracket, Video and Time-lapse - Clipping warnings to highlight under- and over-exposed areas in real time - Focus peaking and loupe during the manual focus adjustments - Single or series of Exposure Brackets with up to 15 images per bracket. AEB, ISO- and Shutter-brackets are available. - Single or series of Focus Brackets with up to 100 images per bracket - Adjustable photo and video resolution - Adjustable photo and video quality - Advanced photo processing (Smart HDR and Deep fusion on supported devices) - Unlimited presets with the possibility of exposing them to the widget - Advanced intervalometer - Multiple framing options

About

Macro Mode

Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.

Highlights
  • Macro photography and videography
  • Focus peaking and manual controls
  • Adjustable LED flashlight brightness
  • Automatic optimal lens selection
  • 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video
  • HDR Dolby Vision support
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Shoot stunning macro photos and videos with your iPhone or iPad using Macro Mode. Focus Peaking & Manual Controls Precisely adjust focus and exposure using a simple slider. You can even control the brightness of the LED flashlight to get just the right amount of light on your subject. Always the Right Lens Macro Mode automatically uses the optimal lens for macro shots, avoiding switching between the ultra-wide and wide lenses. Macro Videos Record videos in up to 4K at 60 fps or 1080p slow motion at 240 fps, with full HDR Dolby Vision support.

Screenshots

CameraPixels PRO4 screens
Macro Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CameraPixels PRO at every 6 weeks against Macro Mode's every 7 months. CameraPixels PRO also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 60%) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). Macro Mode's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CameraPixels PRO costs $7.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for CameraPixels PRO against 4.4 for Macro Mode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of CameraPixels PRO's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraPixels PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CameraPixels PRO versus Macro Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraPixels PROMacro Mode
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (141 ratings)4.4 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatalya PetrenkoKenneth Kao

Customer experience

CameraPixels PRO

All ratings141 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative24.3%

Macro Mode

All ratings95 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative38.1%

In-app purchases

None

CameraPixels PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Macro Mode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraPixels PRO free?
CameraPixels PRO costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macro Mode free?
Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraPixels PRO or Macro Mode?
Macro Mode is rated higher. CameraPixels PRO averages 4.3 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.
Do CameraPixels PRO or Macro Mode have ads?
Neither CameraPixels PRO nor Macro Mode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraPixels PRO or Macro Mode?
CameraPixels PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, CameraPixels PRO was updated on October 14, 2026 and Macro Mode on October 13, 2026.

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