# Camera M vs map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera M at 68% against map's 0%. Camera M also leads on price ($7.99 vs $29.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera M costs $7.99 and map $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camera M holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera M has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Camera M's written reviews are positive against 0% of map's.

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera M | map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-creator/id1549471927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) | [Kilian Eisenegger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333678887) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-creator/id1549471927)

Create and edit aerial survey missions with advanced waypoint control and elevation data integration. Supports multiple export formats for popular drone software and offers various mission types including 2D, 3D, and circular paths.

**Highlights:** Create and edit mission waypoints on map, Save and load missions in iCloud (CSV format), KML/KMZ export for Google Maps, DJI Pilot, DJI Fly, CSV export for hdrpano, Litchi, Import KML/KMZ for precise AGL, Multiple mission types (2D, 3D, Circle, Inception), Elevation data from Open Topo Data and local DEM servers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera M free?

Camera M costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is map free?

map costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera M or map?

Camera M is rated higher. Camera M averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while map averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Camera M or map have ads?

Neither Camera M nor map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera M or map?

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, and map every 3 months. Most recently, Camera M was updated on October 16, 2026 and map 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.*