# Pro Camera vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against Macro Mode's $2.99. Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 95). Macro Mode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pro Camera is free to download; Macro Mode costs $2.99 up front. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Macro Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pro Camera against 4.4 for Macro Mode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 4K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews) | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## 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


### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.

**Highlights:** Macro photography and videography, Focus peaking and manual controls, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Automatic optimal lens selection, 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video, HDR Dolby Vision support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Is Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Macro Mode?

Pro Camera and Macro Mode are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4K and 95 ratings respectively.

### Do Pro Camera or Macro Mode have ads?

Pro Camera shows ads; Macro Mode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Macro Mode?

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Macro Mode on September 22, 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.*