Comparison

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs tCamView

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

tCamView

Connect to a wireless thermal imaging camera to view and save thermal images. Adjust camera settings and export images for sharing. Requires a compatible camera hardware to view live feeds.

Highlights
  • Connect to tCam-Mini
  • View thermal images
  • Save radiometric data
  • Export JPEG images
  • Configure camera parameters
  • Use with or without camera hardware
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad to connect to thehttps://store.groupgets.com/products/tcam-mini open source tCam-Mini wireless thermal imaging camera designed by danjuliodesigns, LLC and available at Group Gets. View thermal images captured by the long-wave infrared radiation (LWIR) sensor in a variety of palettes designed to tease out different details. Save radiometric data files that can be shared on a Mac with the Desktop application. Export jpeg images to Photos, Messages or Email. Configure tCam-Mini's operating parameters such as AGC, Emissivity and Gain to match your needs. Note: This application uses Wifi to communicate with tCam-Mini and requires a tCam-Mini to display or save live images. It can be used without a tCam-Mini to view and export saved images. You can buy a tCam-Mini from Group Gets: https://store.groupgets.com/products/tcam-mini Or build your own using the design in Dan Julio's github repository: https://github.com/danjulio/lepton/tree/master/ESP32/tCam-Mini

Screenshots

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+4 screens
tCamView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: tCamView at 5.0 against Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s 4.4. tCamView also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. tCamView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tCamView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 6 weeks, tCamView every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ versus tCamView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+tCamView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCdanjuliodesigns LLC

Customer experience

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

All ratings2,390 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative31.0%

tCamView

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Auto mode
  • Square aspect ratio
  • Flash support

tCamView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RAW+ Premium Lifetime$19.99
None

tCamView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tCamView free?
tCamView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or tCamView?
tCamView is rated higher. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while tCamView averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or tCamView have ads?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ shows ads; tCamView does not.
Which is updated more often, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or tCamView?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and tCamView every 3 months. Most recently, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and tCamView on October 6, 2026.

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