# DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus at none against Manual Camera's 2. DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Manual Camera's advantage is ratings volume (456 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus against 4.3 for Manual Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 456 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera's.

DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus ships an update every 2 months, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-effect-auto-focus/id1367356481/reviews)** | [4.3 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **456** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patel Ravjibhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1306499957) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-effect-auto-focus/id1367356481)

This app allows you to create a DSLR-like blur effect for your photos. Easily blur backgrounds, apply mosaic effects, or add shape blurs to enhance your images. It offers intuitive tools for precise control over the blur intensity and area.

**Highlights:** DSLR blur effect, Background blur tool, Magic blur brush, Mosaic blur effect, Shape blur effects, Erase unwanted areas, Adjustable brush size

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus free?

DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manual Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus or Manual Camera?

DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus is rated higher. DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 456 ratings.

### Do DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus or Manual Camera?

DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus ships an update every 2 months, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, DSLR Camera Effect Auto Focus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Manual Camera on November 7, 2026.

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