# Arsenal 2 vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arsenal 2 at none against Pro Camera's 3. Pro Camera's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Arsenal 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Arsenal 2 against 4.4 for Pro Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 933 and 999 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Arsenal 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera's.

Arsenal 2 ships an update monthly, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arsenal 2 | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews)** | [4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 933 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 498 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North of You, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298801925) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### Arsenal 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364)

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

**Highlights:** Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis, Full manual camera control via smartphone, Live shot preview, High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation, Focus stacking for sharp images, Automated timelapse capture, Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immediate results, focused, clear, perfect shots
- 🔍 Helpful for settings and viewing results
- 📷 Exceptional product, helps improve photography
- 👍 Wonderful controller and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and disconnects frequently
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer cameras
- 🤔 Unclear how to use features, lacking tutorials
- 🔍 Poor image quality from stacking/processing features

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to save/load panoramic files
- Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
- Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
- Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

**Requested features**

- Add support for GPS data
- Improve panorama functionality
- Implement true BULB mode support
- Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
- Add iPad app version with larger interface


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arsenal 2 free?

Arsenal 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arsenal 2 or Pro Camera?

Arsenal 2 is rated higher. Arsenal 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 999 ratings.

### Do Arsenal 2 or Pro Camera have ads?

Neither Arsenal 2 nor Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arsenal 2 or Pro Camera?

Arsenal 2 ships an update monthly, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arsenal 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 19, 2026.

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