Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Simple RAW Camera
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 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
Simple RAW Camera
Capture professional-grade photos with RAW image support, offering Apple ProRAW or Adobe DNG formats. Easily share your high-resolution images via email or file sharing with your computer.
- RAW image capture
- Apple ProRAW support
- Adobe DNG format
- HEIC capture
- Email file sharing
- Mac/PC file sharing
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This is the simplest but professional use camera. RAW capture available, file format is Apple ProRAW or adobe DNG. Apple ProRAW format is available for iPhone 12 Series and later. Once you capture photo, then you can send raw file through mailer. Or File Sharing is available where your iPhone and Mac/PC connected. Open Finder to find your iPhone, then you can drag and drop to pull RAW data. And also, HEIC capture is available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at 2.4K against Simple RAW Camera's 80. Simple RAW Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple RAW Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ against 4.3 for Simple RAW Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Simple RAW Camera's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ | Simple RAW Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.3 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 52.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | KANAME OHARA |
Customer experience
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Simple RAW Camera
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
Simple RAW Camera
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
Simple RAW Camera
- Full feature option$3.99
Questions
Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
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