Comparison

Pro Camera vs Camera

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

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Photographic Styles
  • Portrait mode with lighting effects
  • Night Mode for low-light shots
  • Live Photos for dynamic images
  • Action mode for stable video
  • Slo-mo and time-lapse video
  • Cinematic mode for depth-of-field video
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Take stunning photos and videos with true-to-life color in any situation—from everyday moments to studio-quality portraits. Capture detailed shots in low-light situations, and unleash your creativity with features like Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, Night Mode, Live Photos, Action mode, slo-mo, time-lapse, panorama, and more*. Take incredible photos in Photo mode • Live Photos capture the moments before and after you tap the shutter, bringing your image to life • Smart HDR and Deep Fusion capture fine detail in highlights and shadows, even in low light situations • Use Photographic Styles to render skin tones with incredible nuance, or add a mood that perfectly matches the image aesthetic • Night mode reveals true-to-life color and sharp photos even in dark scenes • Panorama mode lets you take it all in and capture a wide field of view • Snap still photos while shooting video by tapping the shutter button • Capture images in Apple ProRAW for more creative control over highlights, shadows, and color in post-processing while taking advantage of Camera’s intelligent image pipeline Take studio-quality portraits using Portrait mode • Capture photos with a depth-of-field effect that emphasizes your subject by blurring the background • Maximize your creativity with Portrait Lighting effects like Studio Light to brighten facial features, Contour Light for more dramatic directional lighting, and Stage Light to isolate your subject in the spotlight • Use Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting on the front-facing camera to take your selfie game to the next level Capture the moment with stunning video • Record in a variety of resolutions and frame rates up to 4K120 in stunning 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, then slow them down in Photos for a beautiful cinematic effect • Shoot slo-mo videos at up to 240 frames per second • Time-lapse lets you speed up the action • QuickTake video lets you record video in Photo mode by holding down the shutter button • Pause and resume recording video for creative cuts • Capture spatial video to relive the moment in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro • Capture ProRes HDR video at up to 4K 120 resolution when using an external storage device for the ultimate flexibility in creative post-processing workflows Cinematic mode puts a cinematographer in your pocket • Capture gorgeous video with a stunning depth of field effect and focus transitions • Choose focus points while recording—or let Cinematic mode intelligently choose them for you • Adjust focus points after recording in the Photos app Use the Camera app on Apple Watch as a remote • Choose to use a timer, use the front or rear camera, and set Live Photo and flash options, then snap away — right from your wrist * Not all features are available on all iPhone or iPad models. Refer to your device’s user guide for information on feature support.

Screenshots

Pro Camera4 screens
Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pro Camera at 4.4 against Camera's 3.4. Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 16K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pro Camera versus Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro CameraCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings) — better3.4 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better33.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.Apple

Customer experience

Pro Camera

All ratings3,952 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews1,193 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative33.9%

Camera

All ratings16,006 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews2,083 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Pro Camera

From 4K 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

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Reliable and consistent
  • 📸 Great picture quality
  • 🤳 Convenient for quick photos

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive post-processing
  • 🔒 Camera not opening/working
  • 🔧 Buggy and unstable

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

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen on camera startup
  • Front camera and flashlight not working
  • Camera freezing and crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More camera settings and controls
  • Pause button for video recording
  • Filters and editing options
  • Zoom/wide-angle capabilities

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

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Camera free?
Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera free?
Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Camera?
Pro Camera is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Camera averages 3.4 from 16K ratings.
Do Pro Camera or Camera have ads?
Pro Camera shows ads; Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Camera?
Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camera every 6 months. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Camera on September 24, 2026.

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