Comparison

Desqueeze PRO vs Pro Camera

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

Head to head
About

Desqueeze PRO

Effortlessly resize, de-squeeze, and upscale photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media optimization or create custom dimensions up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos, while preserving quality and metadata.

Highlights
  • Batch resizing for unlimited photos and videos
  • De-squeeze anamorphic photos
  • Resize Live Photos
  • Reformat to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, MP4, MOV, M4V
  • Apply 100+ social media templates
  • Custom dimensions up to 18,000px (photos) and 8K (videos)
  • Preserve HDR and metadata
Features
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Advanced batch resampling and upscaling for professional photos and videos — featuring precision Lanczos/Bicubic math, custom bitrate control, and deep color management. Apply 100+ templates, process high-res formats up to 18,000 × 12,000 px and 8K video, and maintain strict color and HDR fidelity for your creative workflows. Get full, permanent access with a single, standalone purchase—no subscriptions required. FEATURES: Resample / Resize • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resample and resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible sizing • Batch resample and resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Precision Lanczos and Bicubic interpolation math for crystal-clear upscaling • De-squeeze anamorphic photos and videos • Preserve Live Photo format or convert it to still image or video Import Sources • Multiple photos and videos from Photo Library and Files • Full album from the Photo Library • Front or rear camera Photo Format • PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF photo formats • Auto - reuse the original photo format when possible • JPEG / HEIC compression quality: 0-100% • TIFF compression: Zip, LZW, PackBits, Uncompressed • DPI management Video Format • MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Auto - reuse the original video format when possible • Codec: Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Bitrate: Automatic or Manual • Framerate: Automatic or Optimized (6, 12, 15, 24, 30, 48, 60) FPS Canvas Tools • Flip and Rotate with photo and video inside • Position for Fill and Fit layout mode • Fill Color for Fit mode Color Management • Full color preservation / best match for Automatic (HDR) color profile • Color Space: sRGB, Display P3, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB, BT.2100 • Bit Depth: SDR (8-bit), HDR(10-bit) and 16-bit colors • HDR Format: HDR10, Gain Map, Dolby Vision Templates • 100+ social media, optimization, wallpaper, message, de-squeeze, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and other templates • Custom / personal templates for your own tasks • Template library customization for your workflows Preview • Photo viewer with zoom up to actual size • Video player Share / Export • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Specify filenames: original or custom ——— Device specific maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: • Photos (8-bit): from 12,000 x 10,000 (12K) up to 18,000 x 12,000 (18K) • Videos: from 4096 x 2160 (4K Cinematic) up to 7680 x 4320 (8K) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. ——— Contact & Links • Contact us by Email: contact@desqueeze.com • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @desqueeze • Visit our Website: http://desqueeze.com • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: http://desqueeze.com/privacy

About

Pro Camera

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

Highlights
  • Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance)
  • Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails)
  • Focus and Exposure Bracketing
  • Zero Shutter Lag capture
  • Live histograms and zebra stripes
  • RAW and ProRAW support
Features
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Reeflex is the most advanced photography app on the App Store built for enthusiasts, creatives, and professionals! It brings advanced DSLR-style controls to your iPhone in a clean, intuitive interface. Recognized as “App of the Day” and featured in “Apps We Love” by the App Store team, Reeflex gives you everything you need to elevate your photography in one app. — Professional Tools for Everyone — Reeflex combines classic still photography and advanced Slow Shutter modes for long exposure, together with full manual control over focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. Monitor exposure with live histograms and zebra stripes. Fine-tune focus with focus peaking and focus loupe. With a simple two-finger gesture, independently place focus and exposure reticles anywhere in the scene. Shoot with Zero Shutter Lag, powered by an optimized capture pipeline that delivers one of the fastest capture experiences on the App Store. Reeflex supports HEIF, JPG, and RAW on all iPhone models, plus Apple ProRAW* and 48MP*** on compatible devices. — Slow Shutter Mode — Reeflex offers powerful long exposure tools leveraging the iPhone Smart-HDR for incredible dynamic range. Use Motion Blur or Light Trails to smooth moving water and clouds, make crowds disappear, or transform roads and night skies into flowing streaks of light. Long exposure on iPhone has never been easier. — Focus & Exposure Bracketing — Capture multiple frames across different focus points for edge-to-edge sharpness, or bracket exposures to preserve detail in highlights and shadows — ready for perfect blends and full creative control. — Burst Mode & Burst On Tap — Capture every moment with Burst Mode. Press and hold the shutter for rapid sequences with a real-time shot counter, or enable Burst on Tap for instant bursts with zero delay. Customize shot count, focus lock, and burst grouping. — Honorable Mentions — Reeflex has been recognized by the App Store team as “App of the Day” and featured in “Apps We Love". Praised within the photography community as one of the best manual camera apps available on iPhone. Reeflex has also been featured across leading photography platforms and publications, including PetaPixel, Fstoppers, Mobiography, and other specialized media. — MAIN FEATURES — • Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, exposure, focus, white balance) • Focus Bracketing for edge-to-edge sharpness • Exposure Bracketing for extended dynamic range • Burst Mode & Burst On Tap • Zero Shutter Lag capture • Live histograms & zebra stripes • Focus Peaking & Loupe (Magnifier) • AF/AE reticles • Camera selection • Gyroscopic tiltmeter & ext digital zoom • JPG, HEIF, TIFF, ProRAW* and RAW** formats • 12MP and 48MP capture support*** • Enhanced gallery with RAW+JPG tags and burst/bracket grouping • Advanced metadata view with GPS location • Accessibility support for color-blind users • Tutorials (in settings) — SLOW SHUTTER MODES — •⁠ ⁠Motion Blur — smooth water, flowing clouds, dynamic movement •⁠ ⁠Light Trails — transform traffic and stars into streams of light •⁠ ⁠Capture durations from 0.5 seconds up to 2 hours and Bulb (unlimited) •⁠ ⁠Live Preview — watch your image build in real time — REMARKS — *ProRAW is supported on iPhone 12 Pro and newer. **RAW format is limited to 12MP and requires iPhone 6s or newer. On iPhone 11 and earlier, RAW is not supported on the Ultra Wide camera. ***48MP is supported on the: •⁠ Main Wide camera of iPhone 14 Pro & newer •⁠ ⁠Ultra Wide camera of iPhone 16 Pro & newer •⁠ Telephoto camera of iPhone 17 Pro & newer — CONNECT — • Need help or want to share feedback? support@reeflexstore.com • Tutorial: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/pro-camera-2 • FAQ: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/faq-reeflex-pro-camera • Follow @ReeflexCamera and tag #ShotWithReeflex — ADMIN — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Desqueeze PRO4 screens
Pro Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against Desqueeze PRO's $14.99. Pro Camera also leads on ratings volume (999 vs 57). Desqueeze PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pro Camera is free to download; Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99 up front. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Desqueeze PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desqueeze PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 999 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Desqueeze PRO's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desqueeze PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Desqueeze PRO versus Pro Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesqueeze PROPro Camera
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better4.4 (999 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings57999 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksei KhutarshchykauReeflex GmbH

Customer experience

Desqueeze PRO

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Pro Camera

All ratings999 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative36.7%

Bugs and requests

Desqueeze PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pro Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Photos not saving to camera roll
  • Zoom functionality not working as expected
  • Manual settings resetting after each shot
  • Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
  • UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
  • Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
  • Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
  • Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom

In-app purchases

None

Desqueeze PRO

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pro Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Slow Shutter Modes$6.991 Year
  • Pro Camera Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Desqueeze PRO free?
Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Camera free?
Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desqueeze PRO or Pro Camera?
Desqueeze PRO is rated higher. Desqueeze PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 999 ratings.
Do Desqueeze PRO or Pro Camera have ads?
Neither Desqueeze PRO nor Pro Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desqueeze PRO or Pro Camera?
Desqueeze PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Desqueeze PRO was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 14, 2026.

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