# SkyCam Frame vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Manual Camera at 4.3 against SkyCam Frame's 3.7. Manual Camera also leads on ratings volume (456 vs 3) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). SkyCam Frame's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyCam Frame sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 456 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SkyCam Frame's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyCam Frame | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycam-frame/id1286978098/reviews) | **[4.3 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **456** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyCam Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycam-frame/id1286978098)

Easily blend sky images with your live camera feed to create imaginative and artistic compositions. Add fun effects like rainbows, stars, and lightning to your photos and videos. Share your unique creations with friends and family across various social platforms.

**Highlights:** Fantasy sky effect templates, Special film effect filters, Real-time screen warping, Save edited photos, Edit photos from camera roll, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Film filter Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sky Packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Packs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyCam Frame free?

SkyCam Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manual Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyCam Frame or Manual Camera?

Manual Camera is rated higher. SkyCam Frame averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 456 ratings.

### Do SkyCam Frame or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither SkyCam Frame nor Manual Camera shows ads.

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