# Pro Camera vs Drop Shadow

Pro Camera and Drop Shadow both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drop Shadow's. Pro Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (999 vs 12). Drop Shadow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Drop Shadow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pro Camera against 4.3 for Drop Shadow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 999 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drop Shadow's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Drop Shadow every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Drop Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-shadow-photo-editor/id1635701245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **999** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **53.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Drop Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-shadow-photo-editor/id1635701245)

Enhance your photos with a realistic drop shadow effect to create a unique 3D look. Customize shadow direction, color, and blur for a professional touch. Includes over 20 filters to further stylize your images.

**Highlights:** Customizable drop shadow direction, Shadow color and blur adjustment, Position X and Y controls, Content scaling, Export HD images, Over 20 filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor Six Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Photo Editor One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Drop Shadow Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Is Drop Shadow free?

Drop Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Drop Shadow?

Pro Camera is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 999 ratings, while Drop Shadow averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Pro Camera or Drop Shadow have ads?

Drop Shadow shows ads; Pro Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Drop Shadow?

Pro Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drop Shadow every 6 months. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on October 22, 2026 and Drop Shadow on October 7, 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.*