# FotorGear vs Imaging Console

The clearest difference is price: FotorGear at Free against Imaging Console's $19.99. FotorGear also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). Imaging Console's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FotorGear is free to download; Imaging Console costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Imaging Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FotorGear has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FotorGear's written reviews are positive against 86% of Imaging Console's.

FotorGear ships an update every 9 days, Imaging Console every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FotorGear | Imaging Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotorgear-camera-in-pocket/id1459953293/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console/id6768196167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 439 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Fotorgear Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459953292) | [栋 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859653493) |

## What reviewers say

### FotorGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotorgear-camera-in-pocket/id1459953293)

Transform your smartphone into a professional camera with advanced manual controls, real-time filters, and cinematic video features. Capture stunning photos and videos with professional-grade tools, including RAW capture and advanced editing options.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus), Real-time photo and video filters, RAW file capture, Cinematic video stabilization, Time-lapse and motion blur modes, Anamorphic lens support, Photo and video editing tools

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app features
- 🚀 Powerful functionality
- 💡 Versatile camera controls
- 🎨 Great photo filters and effects
- 🎥 Impressive video capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficulty with focusing and exposure
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Removal of essential features in updates
- 💤 Sluggish performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving correctly
- Video recording without audio
- Anamorphic lens support not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between camera modes
- Upside-down view when launching the app in landscape mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW format
- Implement HDR mode for better dynamic range
- Provide option to disable shutter sound
- Introduce longer exposure times for astrophotography
- Allow saving photos/videos directly to external storage


### Imaging Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console/id6768196167)

This app offers professional control, monitoring, and file transfer for Nikon Z series cameras. It supports multi-camera workflows, advanced live view tools, and rapid transfer with metadata attachment. Optimize your shooting and post-production with custom LUTs and flexible export options.

**Highlights:** Multi-camera control, Professional live view monitoring, In-camera file management, Rapid file transfer with metadata, Custom LUT import and preview, LivePhoto generation and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FotorGear free?

FotorGear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Imaging Console free?

Imaging Console costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FotorGear or Imaging Console?

Imaging Console is rated higher. FotorGear averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Imaging Console averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FotorGear or Imaging Console have ads?

Neither FotorGear nor Imaging Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FotorGear or Imaging Console?

FotorGear ships an update every 9 days, and Imaging Console every 3 days. Most recently, FotorGear was updated on November 11, 2026 and Imaging Console on November 9, 2026.

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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.*