Comparison

Iris vs Pro Camera RAW

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

Head to head
About

Iris

Features
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Taking the perfect photo has never been easier than with Iris - Pro Camera Control for iOS. Iris allows for quick, single-gesture adjustments to all camera settings, including exposure, ISO, Focus, Zoom, colour temperature and tint. Iris allows you to adjust all of these settings within a simple and beautiful user interface. If you've ever struggled to take photos at night or of small objects close to your phone, then this is the app for you! Iris also allows you to control all of these features from your Apple Watch. Simply open the companion Watch application, swipe to the setting you wish to adjust, and rotate the digital crown. It couldn’t be simpler. You can also take photos on your iPhone with the simple tap of a button on Apple Watch. Highlights - Make quick adjustments to all camera settings with a single swipe of the thumb. - Adjust each camera control using Apple Watch - perfect when using your iPhone with a tripod. - Instantly share your best photos with the world quickly without leaving the app. - Access all cameras on your device, including the telephoto lens on the iPhone 7 Plus. - Easily review and browse the photos you have taken with the in-app photo browser. - Reset the camera to completely automatic settings with the tap of a single button.

About

Pro Camera RAW

Gain DSLR-level manual control over your iPhone's camera. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance, and choose processing styles. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or high-resolution formats for professional results.

Highlights
  • Manual shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance controls
  • RAW, ProRAW, and 48 MP capture options
  • Adjustable processing styles (Natural, Balanced, Enhanced)
  • Focus peaking and live exposure meter
  • Exposure bracketing up to ±3 EV
  • Customizable grids (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio)
Features
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Modus brings DSLR-level manual control to your iPhone and iPad. Set shutter speed, ISO, focus and white balance yourself, choose how much processing each photo gets, and shoot RAW, ProRAW or 48 MP for professional-quality results. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Two Levels of Control ⌘ ⁍ Essential Point-and-shoot simplicity: exposure and zoom on screen, and the camera handles the rest. • Tap to set focus and exposure where you want them • Swipe to adjust exposure compensation • Split focus and exposure with a two-finger tap • Zoom across your iPhone's lenses ⁍ Advanced Shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus and zoom, each on its own dial. • Shutter speed: freeze action or blur motion • ISO: trade brightness against noise in low light • Focus: set it by hand for close-ups and portraits • White balance: correct color under any light Double-tap a control to return it to Auto. Lock exposure, focus or white balance to keep them the same from shot to shot. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Processing Styles ⌘ Choose how much processing each photo gets: • Natural: minimal processing, for a more authentic rendering of light and color • Balanced: consistent detail and dynamic range • Enhanced: extensive computational processing, for more detail and tonal depth ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Capture ⌘ • RAW and ProRAW for maximum dynamic range, on their own or with a JPEG • HEIF and JPEG at 12 or 48 MP • Aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2.39:1 and 1:1 • Live exposure meter • Focus peaking to check what's sharp before you shoot • Exposure bracketing: three frames, up to ±3 EV, on iPhone • Self-timer, flash and torch • Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio grids • A heads-up when a lens looks smudged, on supported iPhones ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Built Around Your iPhone ⌘ • Shoot with Camera Control or the volume buttons • Adjust exposure, zoom, focus or white balance with Camera Control • Open Modus from the Lock Screen, Control Center or a Lock Screen widget for each lens • Optimized for one-handed shooting, with layouts made for iPad and iPhone Duo ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Your Photos ⌘ • Photo info for every shot: device, exposure settings and files • Safe Roll keeps any photo that couldn't be saved to your library until you save it • Your author name and copyright, added to every photo • Optional location tag • Front flash in any color, and a mirrored front camera • Pin up to 3 settings to the top of Settings ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ Start with 5 free shots. Then unlock unlimited shots with Modus Pro, as an affordable yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. ⌘ Why a Subscription? ⌘ I've kept Modus Pro affordable, and the subscription supports ongoing development. Apple brings new camera features to iPhone every year, and every year I work on bringing them to Modus for everyone. • One purchase works on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account • Lifetime includes Family Sharing, so up to five family members can use Modus Pro too Modus is for photos only. It doesn't record video. Feedback and feature requests: support@modus.cam Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
Pro Camera RAW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iris at none against Pro Camera RAW's 6. Iris also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Pro Camera RAW's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pro Camera RAW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Iris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update every 8 months, Pro Camera RAW weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Iris versus Pro Camera RAW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisPro Camera RAW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (686 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—686 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen AnthonySarva Labs

Bugs and requests

Iris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pro Camera RAW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Manual settings not saving properly
  • Exposure bracketing feature not working reliably
  • Sharing RAW photos causes app to freeze
  • Torch/flash not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video recording capabilities
  • Improve manual focus control
  • Implement image stabilization for all lenses
  • Allow customization of file naming scheme
  • Provide a zoom slider for easier zooming

In-app purchases

None

Iris

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pro Camera RAW

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Access2 variants$5.99
  • Pro Access$7.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Camera RAW free?
Pro Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iris or Pro Camera RAW have ads?
Neither Iris nor Pro Camera RAW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris or Pro Camera RAW?
Iris ships an update every 8 months, and Pro Camera RAW weekly. Most recently, Iris was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pro Camera RAW on November 7, 2026.

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