# Photon Camera vs Cinema P3 Pro Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cinema P3 Pro Camera at 76% against Photon Camera's 24%. Cinema P3 Pro Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photon Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cinema P3 Pro Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cinema P3 Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinema P3 Pro Camera has 376 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Photon Camera's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cinema P3 Pro Camera's.

Photon Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photon Camera | Cinema P3 Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-camera/id1439310090/reviews) | **[4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Thomas Blackburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/326488861) |

## What reviewers say

### Photon Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-camera/id1439310090)

Transform your iPhone into a professional camera with full manual controls. Achieve DSLR-quality photos with advanced tools like focus peaking, live exposure, and RAW capture. Take creative control with AI processing options and a minimalist interface.

**Highlights:** Full manual control (ISO, shutter speed, white balance), Focus peaking and focus loupe, Live exposure and histogram, RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, and JPEG capture, Adjustable AI processing (Process Control), Minimalist and intuitive interface, Image browser with photo details

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage
- 💡 Direct USB storage option
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around app ownership
- 🔒 Concerns about developer trustworthiness
- 🔍 Limited zoom and lens options

**Reported bugs**

- Manual mode crashes
- Inability to access external storage
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Unreliable photo saving and syncing

**Requested features**

- Bracketed HDR mode
- Customizable white balance controls
- Landscape orientation support
- Macro mode
- Integration with other photo apps


### Cinema P3 Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039)

This application provides advanced manual controls for capturing professional-quality photos and videos. It offers extensive features for color grading, focus, and audio, allowing for cinematic results directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic camera controls, 10-bit video capture with Apple Log and HDR formats, Advanced scopes for real-time image analysis, Anamorphic desqueeze and distortion correction, LUT support for color grading, Precise focus and audio controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| LUT Tools Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible features and controls
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎥 Powerful video capture capabilities
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🔍 Comprehensive manual controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🕰️ Weird frame rate issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of remote monitoring via second device

**Reported bugs**

- Face detection focus causing crashes
- Incorrect frame rates being recorded
- Inability to delete footage from within the app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch remote control support
- Implement manual bitrate control
- Include timelapse and slow motion modes
- Allow importing custom LUTs
- Add gimbal integration and control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photon Camera free?

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

### Is Cinema P3 Pro Camera free?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photon Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is rated higher. Photon Camera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Cinema P3 Pro Camera averages 4.7 from 376 ratings.

### Do Photon Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera have ads?

Neither Photon Camera nor Cinema P3 Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photon Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

Photon Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Photon Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cinema P3 Pro Camera on November 6, 2026.

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