# pCAM Pro vs 2AM CAM

The clearest difference is price: 2AM CAM at $0.99 against pCAM Pro's $34.99. 2AM CAM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#1 vs #189). pCAM Pro's advantage is ratings volume (222 vs 29). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

pCAM Pro costs $34.99 and 2AM CAM $0.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 2AM CAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for pCAM Pro against 5.0 for 2AM CAM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 222 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of pCAM Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2AM CAM's.

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, 2AM CAM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCAM Pro | 2AM CAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2am-cam/id6793744610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#1** |
| Size | 42 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) | [Aiden Magarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885616736) |

## What reviewers say

### pCAM Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides 27 essential tools for cinematography and photography professionals and students. It offers instant calculations for depth of field, field of view, exposure, and more, with a user-friendly interface designed for on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Depth of Field calculations, Field of View preview, Focal Length matching, Exposure calculations, HMI Flicker-free settings, Speed Booster adapter calculations, VFX tracking markers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable tool for cinematographers
- 👍 Great calculators and converters
- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Clear, accurate, and concise
- 👍 Useful for pre-visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not access iPhone camera for POV simulation
- 🐛 Cartoon cutouts for actors are not realistic
- 🐛 Hyperfocal 'apply' button placement on iPad is accidental
- 🐛 Users had to repurchase the app for updates

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

**Requested features**

- Access iPhone camera for exact POV simulation
- Implement a night mode
- Relocate hyperfocal 'apply' button in Depth-of-Field calculator


### 2AM CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2am-cam/id6793744610)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #7 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture spontaneous moments with a direct-flash camera designed for nights out. Enjoy simple shooting with fixed-focus modes, instant captures, and film-inspired colors. Your daily photos are organized in a dedicated roll.

**Highlights:** Direct-flash camera, Fixed-focus portrait mode, Fixed-focus group mode, Instant capture, Film-inspired color, Daily photo rolls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCAM Pro free?

pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is 2AM CAM free?

2AM CAM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pCAM Pro or 2AM CAM?

2AM CAM is rated higher. pCAM Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while 2AM CAM averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do pCAM Pro or 2AM CAM have ads?

Neither pCAM Pro nor 2AM CAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCAM Pro or 2AM CAM?

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, and 2AM CAM every 4 days. Most recently, pCAM Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and 2AM CAM on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, pCAM Pro or 2AM CAM?

pCAM Pro currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and 2AM CAM at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*