# Pro Camera vs CamCtrl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamCtrl at 100% against Pro Camera's 53%. CamCtrl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Pro Camera's advantage is ratings volume (999 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CamCtrl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 999 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamCtrl's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, CamCtrl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | CamCtrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **999** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Nathan Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759895494) |

## 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


### CamCtrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816)

Control your iPhone's camera remotely from your Garmin smartwatch. Trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and change settings without touching your phone. Ideal for capturing group photos, action shots, or solo adventures.

**Highlights:** Remote shutter control, Live preview on watch, Offline mode, Remote zoom adjustment, Camera settings control, Photo and video modes, On-watch photo gallery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

### Is CamCtrl free?

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

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

CamCtrl is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 999 ratings, while CamCtrl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pro Camera or CamCtrl have ads?

Neither Pro Camera nor CamCtrl shows ads.

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

Pro Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and CamCtrl every 5 days. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on October 18, 2026 and CamCtrl on October 15, 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.*