Comparison

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Darkroom Help

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

Darkroom Help

Features
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Printing — developing — washing — all require accurate timing. Darkroom Helper lets you keep your eyes off the clock and on what you’re doing, giving you prompts for every step of the way. Printing — dodging and burning in; developing; washing — has that print been in the wash long enough? Separate pages for each process, fully editable; save your customized processes for later use, e.g. handling different types of paper. Prompts can be visual, sounds or even voice.

Screenshots

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+4 screens
Darkroom Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at Free against Darkroom Help's $3.99. Darkroom Help's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download; Darkroom Help costs $3.99 up front. Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Darkroom Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ versus Darkroom Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+Darkroom Help
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCAndrew Macrae

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

Darkroom Help

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

Darkroom Help

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 Darkroom Help free?
Darkroom Help costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Darkroom Help have ads?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ shows ads; Darkroom Help does not.

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