Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Total RAW Camera + Editor
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
Total RAW Camera + Editor
Capture stunning, sharp RAW and ProRAW images with full manual control over camera settings. Edit your photos with a comprehensive suite of tools, including exposure, highlights, and shadows. Export your work in various formats, perfect for aspiring photographers.
- Sharp RAW + ProRAW image capture
- Full manual shooting controls (ISO, Shutter, WB)
- Comprehensive RAW/JPEG editing tools
- Manual focus with magnifier
- Bokeh capture with adjustable blur
- Real-time exposure indicators
- Auto HDR and exposure bracketing
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Shoot like a pro! Total RAW Camera is a powerful RAW/ProRAW shooter and editor designed to give you sharp images with full manual control and precise editing 15 POWERFUL FEATURES 1. SHARP RAW + ProRAW IMAGES Total Camera doesn't just take RAW images, it does so in a way that maximises sharpness by making better use of iPhone's powerful image stabilization. What you get is sharp RAW images even in low light handheld shooting. In our latest 4.0.0 release, we have added ProRAW support for maximum dynamic range (iPhone Pro only) 2. UI DESIGNED FOR RAW SHOOTING It takes just one tap to toggle RAW on or off. No need to search inside hidden menus and messy dialogs. Total RAW displays comprehensive shooting settings like ISO, shutter, white balance, drive mode and many more so you know at a glance what your shooting parameters are. 3. RAW + JPEG EDITING TOOLS Edit any RAW/JPEG image with a comprehensive set of tools. Exposure, Shadows, Highlights, Contrast, Sharpen, Clarity, Crop, Straighten, Rotate and more Now with 4.0.0 tools have been simplified to perform even better You can also now share an edited image instantly 4. FULL MANUAL SHOOTING Adjust the ISO and Shutter speed for the perfect exposure. Add exposure compensation Adjust the white balance With Total RAW Camera you are in perfect control. 5. RAW/ProRAW EXPORT AND TRANSFER Shoot with the highest quality in the RAW format. Export your RAW files/ProRAW, original files, or edited files from within the app. 6. MANUAL FOCUS WITH MAGNIFIER Get precise depth-of-field control with manual focus and with the built-in magnifier, helping you achieve accurate focusing 7. BOKEH CAPTURE Now Total Camera makes of Dual Camera and TrueDepth Camera to deliver beautiful Bokeh which you can adjust BEFORE the shot is taken. Its the simplest way to get beautiful background blur! 8. REAL-TIME EXPOSURE INDICATORS otal camera includes a real-time indicator of ISO and Shutter speed which changes in real-time so you know the camera settings before you press the shutter. 9. AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK AND FOCUS LOCK With one long press, lock both exposure and focus and recompose 10. PHOTO BROWSER WITH EXIF SUPPORT View EXIF data in each image to understand the camera settings an other characteristics of a photo. Quickly share or delete images you have taken. You can even export RAW or movie resources 11. AUTO HDR SHOOTING With our proprietary technology we deliver HDR with greater dynamic range producing images of greater color and detail, ideal for high contrast or poor lighting conditions at night. You can use HDR in any camera and it integrates a viewer to help compare between HDR and non-HDR shots 12. AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Bracketing allows you to shoot multiple shots at different exposure. Useful for merging images in HDR or just to ensure you get the right exposure. Total camera allows you to select between four bracketing configurations. 13. REAL-tIME CAMERA SETTINGS (FUNCTION) DISPLAY Never miss a shot because of wrong settings! See the following information with one tap: Shooting mode, exposure mode, focus mode, white balance, lens position, timer, flash, aperture, file type. This augments the real time, ISO, Shutter speed, and exposure compensation values. 14. BURST SHOOTING MODE Shoot multiple images easily with Multi-shot mode useful for better capturing moving objects. 15. TUTORIALS We've spruced up our Youtube channel and website to deliver useful tutorials on every aspect RAW iPhone Shooting. Educate yourself to achieve maximum images with RAW shooting + editing Visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa0dJ57GveJ6y4yFJ3g9jg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at 59% against Total RAW Camera + Editor's 9%. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 10). Total RAW Camera + Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Total RAW Camera + Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Total RAW Camera + Editor's.
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Total RAW Camera + Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ | Total RAW Camera + Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | 2.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | AppJud |
Customer experience
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Total RAW Camera + Editor
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
Total RAW Camera + Editor
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
Total RAW Camera + Editor
- Unlock features$4.99
Questions
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