# Pro Camera vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackmagic Camera at none against Pro Camera's 6. Blackmagic Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Pro Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Blackmagic Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackmagic Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera has 23K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 69% of Blackmagic Camera's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Blackmagic Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 87 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## 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


### Blackmagic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

**Highlights:** Digital film camera controls, Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films, Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO, Record to Blackmagic Cloud, Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), Professional audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options

**Reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

Blackmagic Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Blackmagic Camera?

Blackmagic Camera is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Pro Camera or Blackmagic Camera have ads?

Pro Camera shows ads; Blackmagic Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Blackmagic Camera?

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on October 1, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on October 2, 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.*