Comparison

Camera M vs M/E Pilot

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 26 optimization with Liquid Glass design • 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

M/E Pilot

Features
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M/E Pilot is an independent live production controller for compatible network-connected switchers. Connect directly from your iPhone or iPad—no companion computer, account, or cloud service required. FREE CONTROLS • Save and control one switcher • Discover devices on the local network or connect by IP/hostname • Select any available M/E • Switch Program and Preview • Use Cut, Auto, T-bar, and tally • Explore the fully navigable simulator PRO LIFETIME Start the full Pro experience for five days only when you choose. Upgrade once to unlock multiple switchers, custom layouts, advanced transitions, keys, AUX routing, macros, audio controls, and future Pro modules. No subscription. BUILT FOR LIVE WORK The interface adapts to iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape, with keyboard and pointer support on iPad. VoiceOver and Dynamic Type are supported. Connections and settings remain on your device. COMPATIBILITY Feature availability depends on the connected model and firmware. The app detects switcher capabilities and only presents supported controls. See the current validation matrix on our compatibility page. Setup, firmware updates, and USB configuration are not included. M/E Pilot is independently developed and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Blackmagic Design. ATEM is a trademark of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Screenshots

Camera M4 screens
M/E Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: M/E Pilot at Free against Camera M's $7.99. Camera M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement 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

M/E Pilot is free to download; Camera M costs $7.99 up front. M/E Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera M asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Camera M versus M/E Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera MM/E Pilot
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbxbAron Scolaro

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

M/E Pilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camera M

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

M/E Pilot

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Camera M free?
Camera M costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is M/E Pilot free?
M/E Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera M or M/E Pilot have ads?
Neither Camera M nor M/E Pilot shows ads.

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