# Pro Camera vs Camera M

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Camera M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 87 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Camera M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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