Manual Camera vs HighLightIt! Technique
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manual Camera
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.
- Manual focus control
- Adjustable ISO sensitivity
- Variable shutter speed
- Customizable white balance
- Long exposure photography
- RAW photo capture
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With mcamera you can control parameters that are not available in the standard camera app: - Focus distance - ISO sensitivity - Shutter speed - White balance With manual control of shutter speed you can keep ISO as low as possible which will give you less noise on the photos. Long shutter speed would also give you opportunity to take photos with smeared elements such as car lights or smooth river water. Terms of service: https://vdugnist.com/mcamera_tos.html
HighLightIt! Technique
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HighlightIt! is your pocket technique-analysis tool — fast, simple and teaching-first. Record a clip, scrub to the moment that matters, freeze it, and highlight exactly what needs to change. Build clear phase-by-phase storyboards that players and students instantly understand. Coach-fast, not complicated No clutter. No timelines. No “Pro mode.” Just freeze the right moments and draw what matters. Record → Freeze → Phase → Frame by Frame → Teach 1) Record in-app Capture your swing, throw, jump, kick, strike or movement on your iPhone or iPad. 2) Freeze the key phases Scrub to the exact moment — address, backswing, top, transition, impact, follow-through (or equivalent phases for your sport). 3) Add clean, simple highlights • Arrows • Circles • Lines and reference markers • Flashlight emphasis 4) Build a technique storyboard A clear, step-by-step breakdown that shows the athlete exactly what’s happening and what needs to change. 5) Export (via iOS screen record) and share Send quick, professional clips to players, clients etc. Perfect for Every Technique-Driven Activity • Golf (swings) • Cricket (batting/bowling) • Rugby (passing mechanics, kicking technique, tackle entry) • Tennis (serve phases, forehand/backhand) • Athletics (starts, jumps, throws) • Dance & movement coaching If it has phases, HighlightIt! can break it down. Accessible for GCSE/A-Level technique work. Works brilliantly alongside HighlightIt! for macOS On iOS you capture, freeze and break down technique on the spot. On macOS you can perform a tactical analysis of performance. Same philosophy across both: Simple. Fast. Teaching-first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HighLightIt! Technique at every 3 days against Manual Camera's every 4 weeks. Manual Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and HighLightIt! Technique sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Manual Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, HighLightIt! Technique every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Camera | HighLightIt! Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (454 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 454 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Dugnist | Darrell Cobner |
Bugs and requests
Manual Camera
Reported bugs
8 issues- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera
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- EXIF data not displayed in native Photos app
- ISO value discrepancy between slider and display
- Cannot save photos due to photo access settings
Requested features
8 requests- 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
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- Ability to change lenses on iPhone 12Pro
- More settings and controls
- Fix alignment issue with aperture symbol
HighLightIt! Technique
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Manual Camera
- Manual Camera PRO7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Manual Camera PRO7 Days trial$11.991 Year
HighLightIt! Technique
- HighLightIt! (monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- HighLightIt! (annually)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Manual Camera free?
Is HighLightIt! Technique free?
Do Manual Camera or HighLightIt! Technique have ads?
Which is updated more often, Manual Camera or HighLightIt! Technique?
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