Comparison

Pro Camera RAW vs DSLR Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pro Camera RAW

Gain DSLR-level manual control over your iPhone's camera. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance, and choose processing styles. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or high-resolution formats for professional results.

Highlights
  • Manual shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance controls
  • RAW, ProRAW, and 48 MP capture options
  • Adjustable processing styles (Natural, Balanced, Enhanced)
  • Focus peaking and live exposure meter
  • Exposure bracketing up to ±3 EV
  • Customizable grids (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio)
Features
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Modus brings DSLR-level manual control to your iPhone and iPad. Set shutter speed, ISO, focus and white balance yourself, choose how much processing each photo gets, and shoot RAW, ProRAW or 48 MP for professional-quality results. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Two Levels of Control ⌘ ⁍ Essential Point-and-shoot simplicity: exposure and zoom on screen, and the camera handles the rest. • Tap to set focus and exposure where you want them • Swipe to adjust exposure compensation • Split focus and exposure with a two-finger tap • Zoom across your iPhone's lenses ⁍ Advanced Shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus and zoom, each on its own dial. • Shutter speed: freeze action or blur motion • ISO: trade brightness against noise in low light • Focus: set it by hand for close-ups and portraits • White balance: correct color under any light Double-tap a control to return it to Auto. Lock exposure, focus or white balance to keep them the same from shot to shot. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Processing Styles ⌘ Choose how much processing each photo gets: • Natural: minimal processing, for a more authentic rendering of light and color • Balanced: consistent detail and dynamic range • Enhanced: extensive computational processing, for more detail and tonal depth ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Capture ⌘ • RAW and ProRAW for maximum dynamic range, on their own or with a JPEG • HEIF and JPEG at 12 or 48 MP • Aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2.39:1 and 1:1 • Live exposure meter • Focus peaking to check what's sharp before you shoot • Exposure bracketing: three frames, up to ±3 EV, on iPhone • Self-timer, flash and torch • Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio grids • A heads-up when a lens looks smudged, on supported iPhones ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Built Around Your iPhone ⌘ • Shoot with Camera Control or the volume buttons • Adjust exposure, zoom, focus or white balance with Camera Control • Open Modus from the Lock Screen, Control Center or a Lock Screen widget for each lens • Optimized for one-handed shooting, with layouts made for iPad and iPhone Duo ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Your Photos ⌘ • Photo info for every shot: device, exposure settings and files • Safe Roll keeps any photo that couldn't be saved to your library until you save it • Your author name and copyright, added to every photo • Optional location tag • Front flash in any color, and a mirrored front camera • Pin up to 3 settings to the top of Settings ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ Start with 5 free shots. Then unlock unlimited shots with Modus Pro, as an affordable yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. ⌘ Why a Subscription? ⌘ I've kept Modus Pro affordable, and the subscription supports ongoing development. Apple brings new camera features to iPhone every year, and every year I work on bringing them to Modus for everyone. • One purchase works on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account • Lifetime includes Family Sharing, so up to five family members can use Modus Pro too Modus is for photos only. It doesn't record video. Feedback and feature requests: support@modus.cam Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DSLR Camera

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure and focus control
  • Advanced image analysis tools
  • 8K Time-lapse photography
  • Multi-camera shooting modes
  • ProRes video recording
  • RAW photo formats
  • High frame rate video recording
Features
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Shooting Modes: - Professional Camera - Professional Cinema Camera - Multiple Cameras - 8K Time-lapse Photography - Film Camera Professional Camera Features: - Manual/Automatic Exposure Control (Shutter, ISO) - Manual/Automatic Focus Control - Manual/Automatic White Balance Control (Color Temperature, Tint) - Manual Zoom Control - Exposure/Focus Points of Interest - Zebra Lines, Peak Focus, False Color Image Analysis - Brightness Histogram, RGB Histogram - Macro Mode - Depth Mode - Slow Shutter Mode - Live Photos - HDR photography - Burst - Presets - Triple Camera Simultaneous Shooting - Timed Photography - De-sharpening - Level - Assist Lines - Multiple aspect ratios - Photo Quality Settings - Photo Formats (RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF, JPEG, HEIF, TIFF, RAW, PRORAW, PRORAW+JPEG) - Photo Pixels (48MP, 24MP, 12MP, 8MP, 5MP, 0.3MP) - Front Camera Mirroring Professional Cinema Camera Features: - Manual/Automatic Exposure Control (Shutter, ISO) - Manual/Automatic Focus Control - Manual/Automatic White Balance Control (Color Temperature, Tint) - Manual Zoom Control - Exposure Points of Interest, Focus Points of Interest (Supports Exposure-Focus Separation) - Zebra Lines, Peak Focus, False Color Image Analysis - Real-time Oscilloscope, including Brightness Histogram, RGB Histogram, Brightness Waveform, RGB Component Waveform, RGB Overlay Waveform - Real-time Audio Analysis - Local Video Management, Batch Saving, Batch Deletion, Supports Viewing Video Information Video Resolutions: - 4K, 3K, 2K, 1080P, 720P, 540P Video FPS: - 4K, 3K, 2K Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps - 1080P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps - 720P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps - 540P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps Video Aspect Ratios: - 16:9, 1:1, 2.2:1, 4:3, 2.39:1, 3:2 Video Codecs: - HEVC, H.264, ProRes Video Dynamic Range: - SDR8, SDR10, HDR (Dolby Vision), Apple Log (Only supports iPhone 15 Pro and above models) Video Color Mapping: - LTM, GTM Video Quality: - Low (30Mbps), Standard (60Mbps), High (100Mbps), Extreme (150Mbps) Video Storage Formats: - MOV, MP4 Audio Settings: - Microphone Position (Bottom, Front, Rear) - Audio Encoding Format (AAC, PCM) - Audio Sampling Frequency (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) - Stereo Recording - Mute Recording Other Settings: - Assist Lines (Thirds, Crosshairs, Visual Safe Area, Golden Spiral, Golden Ratio, Golden Triangle) - Stabilization Support (Standard, Film, Extreme) - Video Storage Locations (Local, System, Dual Storage) Multi-Camera Shooting Features: - Picture in Picture (Displays a small window in the corner of the main screen containing the image captured by another camera) - Split Screen (Divides the screen into two parts, each displaying the image captured by different cameras) - Independent Storage (In multiple camera shooting mode, the image captured by each camera can be stored independently in different media files) Time-Lapse Photography Features: - Supports 8K resolution (Only supports iPhone 14 Pro and above models) Film Camera Features: - Film presets - Photo paper — About Subscription — Annual Subscription: $9.99 / Year About the subscription: After the trial period ends, it will automatically convert to a paid subscription. You can cancel the subscription before the trial period ends. Payment: When confirming the purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Auto-Renewal: The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Canceling Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Privacy Policy: http://www.movieoff.com/privacypolicy.html User Agreement: http://www.movieoff.com/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Pro Camera RAW4 screens
DSLR Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pro Camera RAW and DSLR Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pro Camera RAW's. DSLR Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pro Camera RAW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and DSLR Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pro Camera RAW against 4.6 for DSLR Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 686 and 700 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Pro Camera RAW's written reviews are positive against 82% of DSLR Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pro Camera RAW versus DSLR Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro Camera RAWDSLR Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (686 ratings)4.6 (700 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings686700 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB62 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSarva LabsXiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Pro Camera RAW

All ratings686 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.3%

DSLR Camera

All ratings684 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Pro Camera RAW

From 686 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful manual controls
  • 🔍 Excellent image quality
  • 💡 Useful features like exposure bracketing
  • 🤑 Reasonable one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 🔧 Confusing or unintuitive UI elements
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

DSLR Camera

From 700 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for photography and videography
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Provides professional-level features
  • 👍 Good camera performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Location data not accurate
  • 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
  • 🔋 Resets settings on app close

Bugs and requests

Pro Camera RAW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Manual settings not saving properly
  • Exposure bracketing feature not working reliably
  • Sharing RAW photos causes app to freeze
  • Torch/flash not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video recording capabilities
  • Improve manual focus control
  • Implement image stabilization for all lenses
  • Allow customization of file naming scheme
  • Provide a zoom slider for easier zooming

DSLR Camera

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add vertical video recording
  • Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
  • Improve film mode with realistic frames
  • Add zoom and burst mode features
  • Implement volume button as shutter

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pro Camera RAW

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Access2 variants$5.99
  • Pro Access$7.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
2 purchases

DSLR Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$13.99

Questions

Is Pro Camera RAW free?
Pro Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DSLR Camera free?
DSLR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pro Camera RAW or DSLR Camera?
DSLR Camera is rated higher. Pro Camera RAW averages 4.5 out of 5 from 686 ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 700 ratings.
Do Pro Camera RAW or DSLR Camera have ads?
Neither Pro Camera RAW nor DSLR Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Camera RAW or DSLR Camera?
Pro Camera RAW ships an update weekly, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, Pro Camera RAW was updated on November 11, 2026 and DSLR Camera on November 12, 2026.

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