# Camera M vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against Camera M's $7.99. Camera M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (68% vs 53%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Pro Camera is free to download; Camera M costs $7.99 up front. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Camera M asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Camera M against 4.4 for Pro Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 999 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Camera M's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera's.

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera M | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews)** | [4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 999 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425)

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera M free?

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

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

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

Camera M is rated higher. Camera M averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 999 ratings.

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

Neither Camera M nor Pro Camera shows ads.

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

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Camera M was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 16, 2026.

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