# Pro vs Camera Shelf

The clearest difference is price: Camera Shelf at Free against Pro's $4.99. Camera Shelf also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera Shelf is free to download; Pro costs $4.99 up front. Camera Shelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pro ships an update every 12 months, Camera Shelf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | Camera Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-mote/id1548512761/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-shelf-gear-tracker/id6755641228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralf Niedling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089109913) | [Bryan Jeffrey Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847187783) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-mote/id1548512761)

Control multiple action cameras simultaneously, monitor recording status, battery levels, and SD card space. Set custom alerts for low battery or storage, and manage recording across all devices with a single toolbar.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous multi-camera control, Real-time status monitoring, Battery and SD card level indicators, Customizable threshold alerts, Bulk start/stop recording, Set highlight tags, Power off cameras

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-shelf-gear-tracker/id6755641228)

This app helps photographers and filmmakers organize their equipment with detailed tracking, visual logs, and smart packing lists. It offers insights into gear value, maintenance history, and secure storage for receipts and reports.

**Highlights:** Organize camera gear collection, Track detailed item specifications, Create smart packing kits, Calculate pack weight, Log maintenance and repairs, Securely store receipts, Generate PDF inventory reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Shelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pro or Camera Shelf?

Pro is rated higher. Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Camera Shelf averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pro or Camera Shelf have ads?

Neither Pro nor Camera Shelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or Camera Shelf?

Pro ships an update every 12 months, and Camera Shelf weekly. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Camera Shelf on October 26, 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.*