Comparison

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs Darkplug

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

Darkplug

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Darkplug is a darkroom timer and printing tool for iPhone. It lets you control your enlarger from your iPhone using a compatible Shelly smart plug on your local network. Built for film photographers and darkroom printers, Darkplug combines precise timing, guided workflows, and a red-on-black interface designed for darkroom use. The clean timer interface is designed to stay practical under safelight conditions, with large controls and minimal clutter. Darkplug+ unlocks advanced printing tools, including F-Stop timing, guided test strips, dodge and burn planning, split grade printing, guided paper developing, and reusable Dodge & Burn plan codes. The guided test strip workflow helps you build and run exposure tests in seconds or F-Stops, then apply your preferred result as the print time. The Dodge & Burn workflow helps you plan local exposure changes, review a generated print plan, and follow guided execution steps in the darkroom. Plans can be exported and restored later with reusable plan codes. Darkplug also includes a guided developing timer for developer, stop, fix, and wash, so printing and paper processing can stay in one focused app. To use Darkplug, connect your enlarger to a compatible smart plug, make sure the plug and your iPhone are on the same local network, enter the plug’s local IP address, and connect. No account login is required. No cloud backend or external web service is needed for core timer operation. Compatible smart plugs: Shelly Plus Plug S Gen2, Shelly Plus Plug UK Gen2, Shelly Plug S Gen3, Shelly Outdoor Plug S Gen3, Shelly Plug M Gen3, and Shelly Plug US Gen4.

Screenshots

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+4 screens
Darkplug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Darkplug at none against Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Darkplug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ versus Darkplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+Darkplug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCPETER DR SZENTKIRALYI

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

Darkplug

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
1 purchases

Darkplug

One-time1
  • Darkplug+$24.99

Questions

Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Darkplug free?
Darkplug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or Darkplug have ads?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ shows ads; Darkplug does not.

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