# Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Simple RAW Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ | Simple RAW Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-pro-dslr-raw-plus/id1152205153/reviews)** | [4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-raw-camera/id1286921686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-pro-dslr-raw-plus/id1152205153)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| RAW+ Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality RAW photos
- 👍 Intuitive manual controls
- 🚀 Powerful camera overhaul
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for photography enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Unreliable file saving
- 🐛 Inconsistent image quality
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect RAW file naming
- Photos disappearing from gallery
- Automatic photo capture
- Exposure preview not matching final image

**Requested features**

- Zoom functionality
- Longer shutter speed options
- Larger focus preview window
- Aperture control
- Countdown timer


### Simple RAW Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-raw-camera/id1286921686)

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.

**Highlights:** RAW image capture, Apple ProRAW support, Adobe DNG format, HEIC capture, Email file sharing, Mac/PC file sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple RAW Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Simple RAW Camera?

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is rated higher. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Simple RAW Camera averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.

### Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Simple RAW Camera have ads?

Both Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ and Simple RAW Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Simple RAW Camera?

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple RAW Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple RAW Camera on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*