Comparison

Camera 3D Pro vs Camera

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

Head to head
About

Camera 3D Pro

Easily capture and view 3D images with this app. It offers automatic and pro modes for taking shots, supports various viewing formats including VR headsets, and provides editing tools. Share your creations in full resolution or directly to social media.

Highlights
  • Automatic 3D shot capture
  • Pro mode with manual controls
  • VR headset viewing support
  • Stereo image editing
  • Import and export 3D pictures
  • Social media sharing
Features
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The easiest and fastest way to take 3D pictures. Just press, pull and release to take a 3D shot. "Camera 3D Pro allows iPhone users to take a real 3D picture in only few steps" - Carl Zeiss Take 3d Picture - Full auto mode: take left and right shots with a single simple gesture: press, pull, release (Steshot© system) - Pro mode: lock Aperture & Focus, set Zero parallax, set Inter-ocular distance, press, pull, release - 3d shot in less than 3 seconds - Motion sensor is used to best match left and right image. - Front camera (3D selfie) Watch 3d Picture - Camera Roll for your 3D pictures - Player for anaglyph, stereoscopic, simulated 3D, regular picture - Player for VR headset: Cardboard, Zeiss VR ONE, View Master, Gear VR Stereo Editor - if you don't like auto-generated 3d picture: - Crop, Rotate, Change alignment, Apply ghost reduction Import - Import 3D pictures coming from other sources (other cameras, apps, downloaded) to exploit all the app's features. Export & Share - Full resolution saving pictures in your camera roll, Mac/Pc. - Share your 3D pictures (AirPlay, Mail, Facebook, Twitter, G+ Flickr, Instagram, etc.) - External viewer support: Zeiss Cinemizer, Nvidia 3d Vision® , 3DTV (shutter glasses, polarized glasses, auto stereoscopic), jps, 3D game console - Left and Right views can be exported to create 3D picture with your preferred software directly on Mac/PC. - EXIF metadata 3D format supported - Anaglyph (color, dubois, monocrome) for red-cyan and cyan-red 3D glasses - Steroscopic (parallel, crossed-eye, mirror) - Wigglegram (simulated 3D) - Virtual headsets, Cardboard like - Jps With Expansion pack - Unlimited 3D Camera Roll - Stereo Editor - Export & Share - Import 3D pictures - No Ad banner

About

Camera

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Photographic Styles
  • Portrait mode with lighting effects
  • Night Mode for low-light shots
  • Live Photos for dynamic images
  • Action mode for stable video
  • Slo-mo and time-lapse video
  • Cinematic mode for depth-of-field video
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Take stunning photos and videos with true-to-life color in any situation—from everyday moments to studio-quality portraits. Capture detailed shots in low-light situations, and unleash your creativity with features like Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, Night Mode, Live Photos, Action mode, slo-mo, time-lapse, panorama, and more*. Take incredible photos in Photo mode • Live Photos capture the moments before and after you tap the shutter, bringing your image to life • Smart HDR and Deep Fusion capture fine detail in highlights and shadows, even in low light situations • Use Photographic Styles to render skin tones with incredible nuance, or add a mood that perfectly matches the image aesthetic • Night mode reveals true-to-life color and sharp photos even in dark scenes • Panorama mode lets you take it all in and capture a wide field of view • Snap still photos while shooting video by tapping the shutter button • Capture images in Apple ProRAW for more creative control over highlights, shadows, and color in post-processing while taking advantage of Camera’s intelligent image pipeline Take studio-quality portraits using Portrait mode • Capture photos with a depth-of-field effect that emphasizes your subject by blurring the background • Maximize your creativity with Portrait Lighting effects like Studio Light to brighten facial features, Contour Light for more dramatic directional lighting, and Stage Light to isolate your subject in the spotlight • Use Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting on the front-facing camera to take your selfie game to the next level Capture the moment with stunning video • Record in a variety of resolutions and frame rates up to 4K120 in stunning 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, then slow them down in Photos for a beautiful cinematic effect • Shoot slo-mo videos at up to 240 frames per second • Time-lapse lets you speed up the action • QuickTake video lets you record video in Photo mode by holding down the shutter button • Pause and resume recording video for creative cuts • Capture spatial video to relive the moment in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro • Capture ProRes HDR video at up to 4K 120 resolution when using an external storage device for the ultimate flexibility in creative post-processing workflows Cinematic mode puts a cinematographer in your pocket • Capture gorgeous video with a stunning depth of field effect and focus transitions • Choose focus points while recording—or let Cinematic mode intelligently choose them for you • Adjust focus points after recording in the Photos app Use the Camera app on Apple Watch as a remote • Choose to use a timer, use the front or rear camera, and set Live Photo and flash options, then snap away — right from your wrist * Not all features are available on all iPhone or iPad models. Refer to your device’s user guide for information on feature support.

Screenshots

Camera 3D Pro4 screens
Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera 3D Pro at 4.0 against Camera's 3.4. Camera 3D Pro also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera 3D Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera 3D Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera has 16K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Camera 3D Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera 3D Pro ships an update every 3 months, Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Camera 3D Pro versus Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera 3D ProCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (253 ratings) — better3.4 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better33.1% of reviews
Number of ratings25316K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNicola VaccaApple

Customer experience

Camera 3D Pro

All ratings253 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.4%

Camera

All ratings16,006 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews2,083 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Camera 3D Pro

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fantastic stereoscopic photos
  • 💡 Versatile viewing options (stereo, anaglyph, wiggle)
  • 👍 Responsive developer
  • 👍 Excellent 3D quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with new iOS versions
  • 🔒 Locked features require in-app purchase
  • 👎 Difficult to capture moving subjects
  • 👎 Tricky hand-sliding technique takes practice

Camera

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Reliable and consistent
  • 📸 Great picture quality
  • 🤳 Convenient for quick photos

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive post-processing
  • 🔒 Camera not opening/working
  • 🔧 Buggy and unstable

Bugs and requests

Camera 3D Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos locked after iOS upgrade
  • Rotation bug when editing wiggle images
  • Crashes when trying to export photos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch export/save 3D photos
  • Auto-save 3D photos to camera roll
  • Crop tool within the app
  • Front-facing camera support for 3D selfies
  • Video 3D capture support

Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen on camera startup
  • Front camera and flashlight not working
  • Camera freezing and crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More camera settings and controls
  • Pause button for video recording
  • Filters and editing options
  • Zoom/wide-angle capabilities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Camera 3D Pro

One-time1
  • Expansion Pack$3.99
None

Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera 3D Pro free?
Camera 3D Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera free?
Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera 3D Pro or Camera?
Camera 3D Pro is rated higher. Camera 3D Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Camera averages 3.4 from 16K ratings.
Do Camera 3D Pro or Camera have ads?
Camera 3D Pro shows ads; Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera 3D Pro or Camera?
Camera 3D Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Camera every 6 months. Most recently, Camera 3D Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Camera on September 24, 2026.

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