# Camera M vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera M at every 3 weeks against Macro Mode's every 7 months. Camera M also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 95) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). Macro Mode's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Camera M costs $7.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Camera M against 4.4 for Macro Mode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera M has 1.4K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Camera M's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera M | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews)** | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera M

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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


### Macro Mode

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

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 Camera M free?

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

### Is Macro Mode free?

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

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

Camera M is rated higher. Camera M averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.

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

Neither Camera M nor Macro Mode shows ads.

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

Camera M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Camera M was updated on September 29, 2026 and Macro Mode on September 30, 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.*