Comparison

Pro Camera vs Camera M

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

Head to head
About

Pro Camera

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
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Pro Camera is an app integrating professional photography, professional video recording, photo editing and video editing. It integrates powerful computational photography technology to give full play to your camera potential. -- Camera Mode -- - Photo - Video - Dual Camera - Triple-Camera Split Screen - Depth of Field - Burst Mode - Macro - Live Photo - Slow Shutter - Time-lapse - Slow Motion - Spatial Video - Multiple Exposure - Sports Burst Mode - Bracketing Exposure - Process Zero - Soft Focus - Starburst - Tilt-Shift - Fisheye - 3D Lighting - 100MP - BrightFlash - Mirror - 3D Night Vision - VHS - Film - Smile - 3D GIF -- Main Functions Of The Camera -- -Manual control (focus, shutter, ISO, white balance) -Independent control lock (focus, exposure, white balance) -White balance control (custom, daylight, shadow, cloudy, tungsten lamp, fluorescent lamp, flashlight) -150 + real-time high-performance preset (Single Photo, Video, Time-Lapse, 3D image) -Multi lens support (wide-angle, telephoto, ultra wide-angle, front lens, dual lens, true depth lens) -Many aspect ratios -2-10x digital zoom -Grid -Light level histogram -Level -EV indication -Support horizontal and vertical screen -Volume key for take photo/record video -Flashlight -FN parameter (9 groups of manual parameters) --Main Functions Of Photography -- -Capture 48MP pixel photo with HEIF, JPEG,TIFF,ProRAW (iPhone 14 Pro and later) -Capture quality options -Image formats: HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, RAW, RAW + JPEG, ProRAW (iPhone 12 Pro and later), ProRAW + JPEG (iPhone 12 pro and later) -Exposure Bracketing (support HEIF, RAW, TIFF) -Up to 60 seconds slow shutter -Burst function -Smart smile photography -Slow shutter sensitivity adjustment -Depth of field / portrait mode supports focusing change of finished photos, and supports analog aperture control (f/1.2-f/16) and a variety of out of focus effects -3D mode supports MOV and GIF format export -Add location information tag for photos -Mirror front camera -3s, 5s, 10s Timer -Photo EXIF metadata viewing support (aperture, shutter, ISO, lens, etc.) -- Main Functions Of Video -- -4K MAX (4032x3024) (24fps, 25FPS, 30fps) -4K (24-60fps) -1080P (24-240fps) -720P (24-240fps) -480P (24-240fps) -Normal/Cinema level stabilization -Video flashlight -- Photo / Video Editing -- -150 + professional presets -150 + overlays -Image clipping, rotation, flipping, etc. -Photo frames -Basic image adjustment (support RAW image) -Advanced image tools (HSL etc.) -Chromatism -Blend -Grain -Analog Film -Depth of field -3D photo Privacy Policy:http://www.sjslai.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use:http://www.sjslai.com/termsofservices.html —About Data Collection— 1. The app will not collect any user information, not to mention the user's facial information. Users can also use the app offline. 2. We do not collect user information and facial information, so there is no purpose to collect user information and facial information. 3. Users can select their own photos to add filter and other effects, or record video in real time. Photos and videos will not be uploaded, stored remotely, or shared with third parties. 4. The [data collection] part of our privacy policy. There are also explanations for data collection.

About

Camera M

This app offers professional manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos, akin to a DSLR. It provides advanced features like RAW and ProRAW support, precise manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance, and various shooting modes for creative control.

Highlights
  • Fluid gesture-based manual controls
  • Zero-process RAW and ProRAW support
  • Max Image Processing for best quality
  • Manual focus, exposure, and white balance
  • Multiple shooting modes (Burst, Timer, Bracket)
  • Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier
  • Live RGB and luminance histograms
Features
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Camera M is a professional manual camera app designed to do one thing exceptionally well — help you capture beautiful photos at the highest possible quality with powerful, precise manual controls akin to a DSLR. HIGHLIGHTS • Fluid gesture-based native manual controls with Fine-Tuning feature • iOS 27 optimization with Liquid Glass design • Optimized for iPhone 18 Pro, with aperture control • Zero-process RAW support for the most natural look • Max Image Processing to ensure the absolute best image quality • ProRAW*, RAW, HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG image formats • Single, Burst, Timer, Live, Depth*, Dual Photo*, and Bracket shooting modes • Triple Photo mode with simultaneous ultra-wide, wide-angle, and telephoto camera capture* • Minimum focus distance display for macro photography • Intelligent Focus Tracking • Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier loupe with panning function • Live RGB and RGB luminance histograms • Manual gray card calibration • Great widgets for photography • Darkroom integration CAMERA CONTROLS – Manual focus – Macro and Scene focus presets – Exposure bias – Manual ISO & exposure duration adjustments – ISO & exposure duration semi-priority modes – Manual white balance temperature and tint – White balance presets – Gray card white balance calibration – Auto, on, and off flash modes – Manual torch brightness level – Manual switching between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras* – Digital pinch zoom with 10x range – Camera Control support for all manual controls – Lock Screen camera capture support IMAGE FORMATS – Apple ProRAW* – RAW with stabilization – HEIF with optional minimum compression – JPEG with optional minimum compression – TIFF – PNG – Live Photo – P3 wide color support* SHOOTING MODES – Single – Burst – Timer – Depth* – Dual/Triple Photo* – Live Photo* – Bracket TOOLS – Exposure offset gauge – Intelligent Focus Tracking – Live focus peaking assistant – 4x magnifier loupe with panning function – Minimum focus distance display – Live RGB and RGB luminance histograms – Highlight & shadow alert display – Horizon level with available pitch tracking and flat options – Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Quadrant, and Square grids – Siri Shortcuts and App Shortcuts – Detailed camera specifications display with PDF export MAX IMAGE PROCESSING – Deep Fusion and Smart HDR support for iPhone 11 and later. – Ensures maximum image quality with better noise reduction, image stabilization, and additional processing for all other iPhones and iPads ZERO-PROCESS RAW – Capture standard RAW files with no extra processing PHOTO LIBRARY – Summarized and full EXIF metadata display – Location data display with compass and elevation – RGB and RGB luminance histogram displays – Access to all photo albums and folders WIDGETS – Home Screen: Golden Hour, EXIF, and Cameras – Lock Screen: Cameras and Golden Hour – Control Center: Focus, exposure, and white balance APPLE WATCH SUPPORT – Shutter button control – Sunrise, sunset, and Golden Hour display with sun position indicator ERGONOMICS – True one-handed control on all iPhones – An uncompromising approach to user experience in landscape orientation ACCESSIBILITY – Dynamic Type support  – Bold Text support – Increase Contrast support TECHNOLOGY Camera M is powered exclusively by native APIs and frameworks. There are absolutely no dependencies on any outside sources. This makes it responsive and efficient — from its small download size to its quick app launch times. We hope you enjoy taking amazing photos with Camera M! Website: www.camera-m.com User manual: www.camera-m.com/manual Get in touch: contact@camera-m.com Follow us: @CameraMApp #CameraM * These features are available on supported devices only. * Depth capture for selfies requires an iPhone or an iPad with a TrueDepth camera system. * Apple ProRAW capture requires iPhone 12 Pro or later. * For more information on device and feature compatibility: www.camera-m.com/compatibility

Screenshots

Pro Camera4 screens
Camera M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against Camera M's $8.99. Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 1.4K). Camera M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Pro Camera is free to download; Camera M costs $8.99 up front. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Camera M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pro Camera against 4.5 for Camera M. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 69% of Camera M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Camera M every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pro Camera versus Camera M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro CameraCamera M
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.4 (4.3K ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.bxb

Customer experience

Pro Camera

All ratings3,952 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews1,212 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative33.7%

Camera M

All ratings1,421 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Pro Camera

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Camera M

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 💡 Excellent manual camera controls
  • 🎨 Produces high-quality images
  • 🔒 No data collection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Lack of Russian language support
  • 🔒 No option to select front-facing camera
  • 🔒 Limited shutter speed options

Bugs and requests

Pro Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Camera M

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Viewfinder freezes and app crashes
  • RAW images come out blurry
  • Depth mode has issues with focus and bokeh
  • Settings buttons become unresponsive
  • Shutter speed resets after each shot

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video capture mode
  • Implement longer shutter speed options
  • Include focus bracketing and stacking
  • Add color grading tools for RAW images
  • Provide more aspect ratio options
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  • Integrate with external photo editing apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pro Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Camera Pro Year$6.991 Year
  • Pro Camera Pro Year3 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase3 variants$9.99
None

Camera M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Camera free?
Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera M free?
Camera M costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Camera M?
Camera M is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Camera M averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Pro Camera or Camera M have ads?
Pro Camera shows ads; Camera M does not.
Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Camera M?
Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camera M every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Camera M on October 29, 2026.

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