Comparison

Camera M vs Luwian

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

Head to head
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

About

Luwian

Transform your phone into a professional camera with full manual controls for photography and videography. Edit your shots with advanced tools, including RAW file editing and creative filters, to achieve a professional masterpiece.

Highlights
  • Full manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Exposure)
  • Precise focus and white balance adjustment
  • Analog film and cinematic filters
  • Professional video recording (Slow Motion, Time-lapse)
  • RAW file editing and color correction
  • Perspective correction and cropping
  • Long exposure and HDRi modes
Features
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Luwian & Raw Magic Pro: Capture, Control, and Create Your Masterpiece Transform your mobile device into a professional photography. Luwian delivers complete manual control to capture your vision with DSLR-level precision, while Raw Magic Pro provides the all-in-one editing suite to turn every shot into a professional masterpiece. Designed for enthusiasts and experts alike, this is the ultimate toolkit to unleash your creative power. Take command of your camera with a sophisticated, intuitive interface that gives you precise, real-time manual control over every photographic element.Core Manual Controls Exposure Triangle: Full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, and Exposure. Focus Mastery: Precise Focus Control and Focus Lock White Balance: Both preset and custom adjustment options Zoom Control: Fine-tune your framing with smooth zoom Modes & Features Full Mode Suite: Includes Manual, Auto, Portrait Mode, and a Shutter Timer (3 to 15 seconds setup). Creative Optics: Analog Film Mode, Cinetone Filter Mode, and a huge selection of 40 Filters, 29 Virtual FX, 17 Analog Films, and 36 Classic Movie Tones. Professional Video: Switch between Normal, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse video recording (with speed adjustable from 2x to 10x). Advanced: Mega-lapse: Capture stunning 8K time-lapse videos. Long Exposure: Dedicated modes for Day and Night long exposure photography and videography. HDRi: Classical High Dynamic Range Imaging photography. Cinematic Capture: Cinematic video capture and editing. Specialty Modes: Traditional Panoramic Capture (three photo sequence), Green Screen Video Recorder, and Camera Trap for animal and person detection. Workflow Tools: Frame Capture (with automatic perspective adjustment), Consistent Color Photography for low-light environments. Multi-Camera Recording: Multi camera recording mode using all three cameras at the same time. Depth & Backdrop: True Depth Backdrop Camera. Raw Magic Pro: The Ultimate Editing Suite Go beyond basic filters. Raw Magic Pro provides the professional tools you need to refine, restore, and transform your images with unparalleled fidelity and artistic freedom.Core Editing & Precision RAW & Color Control: Dive deep into your RAW files for advanced color, contrast, and exposure precision. Complete control over every color channel with RGB Color Adjustment. Structural Integrity: Effortlessly perfect your composition with Photo Crop & Perspective Correction. Detailed Adjustment: Utilize Advanced Detailed Photo Adjustment to manipulate specific areas of your image. Cinematic & Artistic Flair Authentic Film Looks: Apply the nostalgic aesthetic of classic film stocks with a diverse library of Analog Films and Filters. Hollywood Mood: Instantly add the drama and style of blockbusters with Cinematic Filter Effects inspired by iconic classic movies. Restoration & Enhancement Digital Darkroom: A dedicated space for film photographers, allowing you to easily convert negative film photos to positive photos digitally. Clarity: Restore detail in high-ISO shots with the Noise Reduction Tool and recover underexposed images with Low Light Enhancement. Seamless Fixes: The Image Healer Tool lets you flawlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or distractions. Image Quality: Image Super Resolution upscales your photos with incredible fidelity. Dynamic Range: Create stunning images with enhanced highlights and shadows using HDRI Imaging Algorithms. Colorize History: Breathe new life into black-and-white photos by intelligently adding realistic color with the Image Colorizer. Modern Tools & Workflow Instant Bokeh: Effortlessly apply a professional depth of field (bokeh) effect to any photo, giving your images a stunning, portrait-quality look. Background Control: Instantly and accurately isolate your subject and Remove the Background with a single tap, or use the Green Screen Editor for precision chroma keying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camera M4 screens
Luwian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luwian at Free against Camera M's $8.99. Luwian also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Camera M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (69% vs 46%). On rating and ads 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

Luwian is free to download; Camera M costs $8.99 up front. Luwian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 — 4.5 for Camera M against 4.5 for Luwian. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 355 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Camera M's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luwian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera M ships an update every 4 weeks, Luwian every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Camera M versus Luwian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera MLuwian
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (355 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better355
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbxbErkan SIRIN

Customer experience

Camera M

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

Luwian

All ratings354 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

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

Luwian

From 355 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Excellent image quality and sharpness with ProRAW
  • 🎯 Precise autofocus and tap-to-focus functionality
  • ⚙️ Extensive manual controls and detailed adjustments
  • 🎬 Professional-grade features rivaling DSLR cameras
  • 🎨 Creative filters and film stock options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and CTD (crash-to-desktop) issues
  • 🐢 Very slow processing and performance
  • 🎨 Cluttered menu interface and poor UI/UX
  • 💳 Shift to subscription model in recent updates
  • 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices

Bugs and requests

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

Luwian

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes immediately on startup, especially on iPad
  • Memory issues preventing photo capture
  • Panorama mode requests landscape when already in landscape
  • Duplicate panorama files in camera roll
  • Image preview turns dark brown when changing lenses
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  • Film stock settings not persisting after photo capture
  • Video files not saving properly
  • High-resolution video cannot be saved
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Orientation lock issues requiring phone restart
  • Lens selection buttons not responding correctly
  • HDR processing extremely slow with artificial shadows
  • Portrait mode UI elements blocking display on front camera
  • App doesn't open after recent updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Better effects and filters library
  • Improved focus peeking for manual focus
  • Clearer user instructions and documentation
  • Better panorama handling with single output
  • Improved video editing and saving capabilities
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  • Dark mode option
  • Simplified UI with better organization

In-app purchases

None

Camera M

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Luwian

Subscriptions2
  • Luwian Pro Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Luwian Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera M free?
Camera M costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luwian free?
Luwian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera M or Luwian?
Camera M is rated higher. Camera M averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Luwian averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.
Do Camera M or Luwian have ads?
Neither Camera M nor Luwian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera M or Luwian?
Camera M ships an update every 4 weeks, and Luwian every 10 days. Most recently, Camera M was updated on October 24, 2026 and Luwian on October 24, 2026.

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