Comparison

Cinema P3 Pro Camera vs Manual Camera RAW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cinema P3 Pro Camera

This app provides professional-grade video recording tools, offering extensive manual controls for exposure, focus, and color. It supports various advanced video formats and includes real-time image analysis scopes to help users capture high-quality footage.

Highlights
  • Manual and automatic camera controls
  • 10-bit video capture (Apple Log, HLG, Dolby Vision)
  • Multiple video recording formats (ProRes, HEVC)
  • Real-time image analysis scopes (Histogram, Vectorscope)
  • Anamorphic lens support and distortion correction
  • LUT export and .cube LUT support
  • Advanced focus and audio controls
Features
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Cinema P3 Pro Camera unlocks the full capability of your device’s cameras. — Intuitive easy to use controls make taking photos and video a pleasure. — Advanced professional tools allow you to capture the highest quality image every time. FULL CONTROL — Automatic and Manual controls White balance, temperature and tint, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, shutter angle and focus — ISO Priority and Shutter Priority with Spot, Matrix and Center Weight Metering — Manual and Automatic White Balance (AWBc) with Temperature and Tint controls Automatic White Balance calibration using a grey card — Manual Zoom control with adjustable zoom speed for smooth transitions Zoom with a two finger pinch gesture — High Dynamic Range (HDR) Video Capture — Capture 10-bit video with Apple Log*. — Capture 10-bit BT.2020 color (Dolby Vision)*. — Capture HDR video with Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). — Capture HDR video with C-Log and D-Log. — Capture and playback video with P3 wide color. — Presets to store custom camera settings such as Exposure Mode, White Balance, Video Format and Anamorphic Lens Distortion, Restore a preset with a single tap. ADVANCED TOOLS ● Multiple video recording formats: — 10-bit Apple Log* — 10-bit HLG (Dolby Vision)* — 10-bit 709* — 8-bit P3 HLG — 8-bit P3 — 8-bit 709 ● Full control over video format settings: — Use all Frame Rate, Resolution and Color Spaces supported by your device. — H.265 HEVC, H.264, H.265 4:2:2, ProRes* — Bit Rate, Pixel Aspect Ratio and Key Frame Interval — Time Code Track — 4K Wide Recording Mode ● Powerful full screen and mini scopes, with advanced image processing tools provide real time image analysis. — Luma/Luminance Scope — RGB Parade — RGB Overlay — Histogram. — XY Colorspace — VectorScope — Luma Histogram — (False) Color Analysis ● Tools — Anamorphic Desqueeze with Distortion Correction — Aspect Ratio Guides and Grids assist scene composition. — P3 Button highlights parts of an image that use P3 color. — Anamorphic De-squeeze for 1.3x, 1.55x and custom lenses. — Preserve Camera Settings when changing camera modes — Lock White Balance on Record — Camera Quick Select — Torch — Tilt Sensor — Rotation Lock — Zebras ● Creative Video Mode to optimise and enhance the image in camera: — A-Log & B-Log (SDR) — C-Log & D-Log (HDR) — 33 and 65 point LUT export to convert Log footage to 709, 2020 PQ & 2020 HLG color spaces. — Creative presets with saturation adjustment — .cube LUT support with “LUT Tools Upgrade” In-App Purchase. ● Focus Controls — Continuous Automatic Focus, Manual and Automatic Focus — Face and Animal Detection focus modes. — Focus Target for automatic focus and Focus Lock function — Focus Assist Tool for precise manual focus — Manual focus control with Focus Loupe — Focus peaking ● Audio — Audio level meter — Audio monitoring with headphones — Stereo audio recording on compatible devices — Audio Format selection AAC/LPCM — Manual or automatic microphone selection — Microphone gain control for compatible microphones ● Media Player/Viewer — Photo Viewer with image info display (EXIF, TIFF) — Video Player with track info display (audio, video, timecode) PHOTOGRAPHY ● Full Manual Control for Photos — White Balance, Color Temperature and Tint, Exposure, Shutter Speed, Stabilisation, Flash, Focus, HDR and Red Eye Reduction ● Multiple image formats — Capture photos in HEIC or JPG formats, with optional Live Photo — Custom Aspect Ratio for JPG photos 4:3, 3:2, 5:4, 7:5, 1:1, 16:9, 2.39:1 — RAW, ProRAW* capture — RAW with Bracket capture ● User customisable EXIF Data ● Photo Timer NOTE: *Not all functionality is available on all iOS devices In-App purchase is required to enable some functionality Feature availability is dependent upon model of iPhone/iPad used

About

Manual Camera RAW

This app offers advanced manual camera controls for precise shooting, including ISO, shutter speed, and focus. It features real-time filters, effects, and powerful AI editing tools for professional-level photo manipulation. Capture in RAW or high-resolution formats and manage your photos within the in-app album.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus)
  • Real-time filters and effects
  • RAW and 48MP capture
  • AI-powered editing (background replacement, object removal)
  • Date stamp and watermark options
  • In-app album with batch export
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Take and edit photos with Pro2Camera. Use live filters and effects, manual exposure controls, focus and white balance. Save camera presets and add date stamps. Crop photos, adjust color and curves, or remove selected people and objects. View photo details and manage images in the built-in album. ProRAW and 48MP capture are available on supported devices. Available camera functions depend on the device and settings. Pro2Camera Premium Includes RAW and 48MP capture, 60+ premium filters, premium and face effects, the photo editor, and stamps and watermark. • Length: 1 month or 1 year, renewed automatically each period • Price: see in-app pricing for your region • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings on the App Store Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pentarab.com/pro2camera/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pentarab.com/pro2camera/privacy

Screenshots

Cinema P3 Pro Camera4 screens
Manual Camera RAW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cinema P3 Pro Camera at 377 against Manual Camera RAW's 4. Cinema P3 Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). Manual Camera RAW's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cinema P3 Pro Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Manual Camera RAW sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manual Camera RAW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinema P3 Pro Camera has 377 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Cinema P3 Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manual Camera RAW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinema P3 Pro Camera ships an update every 3 days, Manual Camera RAW weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cinema P3 Pro Camera versus Manual Camera RAW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinema P3 Pro CameraManual Camera RAW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (377 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings377 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BlackburnPentarab

Customer experience

Cinema P3 Pro Camera

All ratings377 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.9%

Manual Camera RAW

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cinema P3 Pro Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Manual Camera RAW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinema P3 Pro Camera

One-time3
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • LUT Tools Upgrade$7.99
  • Pro Tools Upgrade$13.95
8 purchases

Manual Camera RAW

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Pro2Camera Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lomo Style$4.99
  • Kodak Series$4.99
  • Fuji Series$4.99
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  • Face Mosaic$5.99
  • Pro2Camera Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Cinema P3 Pro Camera free?
Cinema P3 Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manual Camera RAW free?
Manual Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cinema P3 Pro Camera or Manual Camera RAW?
Manual Camera RAW is rated higher. Cinema P3 Pro Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Manual Camera RAW averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Cinema P3 Pro Camera or Manual Camera RAW have ads?
Neither Cinema P3 Pro Camera nor Manual Camera RAW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cinema P3 Pro Camera or Manual Camera RAW?
Cinema P3 Pro Camera ships an update every 3 days, and Manual Camera RAW weekly. Most recently, Cinema P3 Pro Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Manual Camera RAW on October 24, 2026.

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