Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ vs FlowLapse
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 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
FlowLapse
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FlowLapse is a screen timelapse recorder designed for long creative sessions, workflows, and processes. Capture your screen over time and turn hours of work into compact, shareable timelapses. SMART MODE FlowLapse can detect changes on your screen and reduce unnecessary frames when little or nothing is happening, helping create more efficient timelapses. FLEXIBLE CAPTURE Choose the capture interval that fits your workflow and select your preferred output frame rate. KEEP WORKING Start your timelapse, switch back to your creative app, and continue working while FlowLapse captures your screen. READY TO SHARE When you’re finished, FlowLapse creates your timelapse and lets you save or share the result. Great for digital art, 3D sculpting, design, drawing, editing, tutorials, and other long on-screen workflows. FlowLapse includes 3 free timelapse recordings. Unlimited recordings can be unlocked with a one-time Lifetime Unlock purchase. No subscription required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FlowLapse at none against Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s shown. FlowLapse also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 27.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 FlowLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ ships an update every 6 weeks, FlowLapse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ | FlowLapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Berkehan Kucukaras |
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
FlowLapse
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
FlowLapse
- Lifetime Unlock$5.99
Questions
Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Is FlowLapse free?
Do Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ or FlowLapse have ads?
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