# Shutter Button vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Pro Camera at 4.4 against Shutter Button's 3.6. Pro Camera also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Shutter Button's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter Button sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 4K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Shutter Button's written reviews are positive against 59% of Pro Camera's.

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, Pro Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter Button | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-button/id1223950095/reviews) | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-button/id1223950095)

Instantly capture photo and video moments without delay. Launch the camera directly from the app icon or a widget for quick, reliable shooting. Offers advanced features like continuous flash and enhanced zoom for optimal results.

**Highlights:** Instant camera launch, Photo and video capture, Widget support, Continuous flash for low light, Enhanced zoom capabilities, Automatic settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974)

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter), RAW and ProRAW photo capture, 4K video recording up to 240fps, Extensive photo and video editing tools, Depth of field and portrait modes, Multiple camera lens support, 150+ real-time presets and overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Lots of features and settings
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Photos/videos not saving properly
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Location data issues
- 🐛 Macro mode not working well

**Reported bugs**

- Timelapse feature not working
- Subscription/purchase issues
- Black screen when importing videos
- Forced to re-purchase after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add support for external microphones
- Implement opacity sliders for double exposure
- Add self-timer feature
- Include GPS/location data in photos
- Improve zoom controls and indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter Button free?

Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pro Camera free?

Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter Button or Pro Camera?

Pro Camera is rated higher. Shutter Button averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do Shutter Button or Pro Camera have ads?

Both Shutter Button and Pro Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or Pro Camera?

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, and Pro Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*