Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Primelight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.
- Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)
- RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modes
- Manual focus override
- Custom white balance settings
- RGB histogram and clipping warnings
- Composition aids (grid, level)
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RAW+ is a minimalist camera for purists and professionals and puts total creative control back into your hands with a streamlined, manual-first interface. Shoot in RAW, JPG or both simultaneously. RAW+ is ALWAYS manual exposure- shutter and ISO controls are always on screen and easily accessible via huge sliders(The aperture is fixed on the iPhone and thus not adjustable- but you knew that already). Manual focus override any time as well as custom white balance settings. Professional Imaging Pipeline- TrueRAW: Shoot pure, unadulterated RAW data with zero post-processing. ProRAW: Leverage Apple's fusion pipeline and high-dynamic-range enhancements. 48MP Support: Toggle maximum resolution for ProRAW on supported sensors and lenses. Manual Shutter Speed Manual ISO Manual Aperture Control- iPhone 18 Pro only Manual Focus Override: Take control of your focal plane at any moment. Custom White Balance: Choose from 8 presets or set a specific Kelvin value. Essential Tools- RGB Histogram: Monitor your color channels in real-time. Clipping Warnings: Live highlights and shadow overlays to prevent lost detail. Composition Aids: Integrated Grid and Level overlays for perfect framing. Format Flexibility: Support for RAW, ProRAW, and high-quality JPG. Compatibility- RAW Support: iPhone SE, 6s, and newer devices. ProRAW Support: iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and all subsequent Pro models. Terms of Service: dynamicappdesign.com/tos
Primelight
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The Primelight App uses your device GPS to accurately measure distances from where lighting fixtures are placed, including on cranes and buildings, to the area to be illuminated. You can search for any Goggle Maps location, plot a lighting setup, calculate the footcandles/lux required, chose the fixtures and then save and share that information for any day or night exterior where the fixtures are placed outside. The Wizard function will help you quickly learn how to use the Primelight App. There is also a detailed step-by-step guide that covers all of the app’s functions. During the plotting of a lighting setup, GPS distances are automatically being measured on your iOS mobile device. After each lighting position is selected you chose the photographic parameters; F/Stop, FPS, ASA and the height of the lighting position. After you have entered that information, the Primelight App will display how many footcandles or lux are required to meet the photographic needs. Then, you either chose which lights will be used from your own inventory or from a provided list of lighting manufacturers. Pick either flood or spot and the app will confirm whether or not you have enough fixtures, you can even use a mix of fixtures from the same lighting position. With the paid version of the Primelight App you can save your lighting setup in a file and easily share it with your team by using the app’s internal email feature. If you have ever had to calculate footcandles or lux for various camera speeds, especially high FPS, you know how complex this task can be. High-speed photography, particularly at night, requires an enormous amount of light and depending on the set size and other variables a great deal of time can be spent doing the math to certify that you have the proper amount. The Primelight App will do this work for you and quickly calculate the volume of light required based on the fixtures and positions you chose. The app will confirm how many fixtures are needed, ensuring that you will have enough light. With the Primelight App, lighting professionals can now use their iOS mobile device to streamline the complexity of day or night exterior location lighting anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at Free against Primelight's $12.99. Primelight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download; Primelight costs $12.99 up front. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Primelight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Primelight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ | Primelight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Robert Vander pyl |
Bugs and requests
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect RAW file naming
- Photos disappearing from gallery
- Automatic photo capture
- Exposure preview not matching final image
Requested features
8 requests- Zoom functionality
- Longer shutter speed options
- Larger focus preview window
- Aperture control
- Countdown timer
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- Auto mode
- Square aspect ratio
- Flash support
Primelight
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- RAW+ Premium Lifetime$19.99
Primelight
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Is Primelight free?
Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Primelight have ads?
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