# Camera Plus Pro vs StageCameraHD

The clearest difference is price: StageCameraHD at Free against Camera Plus Pro's $0.99. StageCameraHD also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (284 vs 39). Camera Plus Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

StageCameraHD is free to download; Camera Plus Pro costs $0.99 up front. StageCameraHD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera Plus Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

StageCameraHD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StageCameraHD has 284 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Camera Plus Pro's written reviews are positive against 61% of StageCameraHD's.

Camera Plus Pro ships an update every 3 months, StageCameraHD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Plus Pro | StageCameraHD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-pro/id345752934/reviews) | **[4.5 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagecamerahd-pro-camera/id912177018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **284** |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Delight Technologies Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/307372311) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Plus Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-pro/id345752934)

Capture and edit photos and videos with advanced manual controls and a comprehensive editing suite. Offers live filters, burst mode, time-lapse video, and secure private folders for your creations.

**Highlights:** Independent photo/video capture controls, Live photo and video filters, Burst mode and time-lapse video, Comprehensive post-capture editing suite, Private folder for secure storage, Copyright signature feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent camera features
- 🎨 Powerful photo editing tools
- 🔗 Seamless social media integration
- 🗓️ Useful date/time stamp
- 🔍 Effective zoom and anti-shake

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unreliable zoom quality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📁 Difficulty managing/syncing photos
- 🚫 Lack of video recording support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching to video mode
- Filters and effects not working as expected
- Issues with saving and accessing photos
- Syncing problems between app and Camera Roll
- Compatibility problems with iPhone 4/5/6 models

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capabilities
- Improve photo/video quality
- Optimize performance and stability
- Enhance photo management and syncing
- Introduce more advanced editing tools


### StageCameraHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagecamerahd-pro-camera/id912177018)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with advanced features like HDR, HEIF/HEVC support, and 10x zoom. Offers extensive control over exposure, focus, and resolution for both stills and video.

**Highlights:** High quality photo and video capture, HDR Photo and Video support, 10x high quality zoom, Exposure and focus control, HEIF and HEVC support, Triple camera support, Real-time zoom

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads. Extension. | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Plus Pro free?

Camera Plus Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StageCameraHD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Plus Pro or StageCameraHD?

StageCameraHD is rated higher. Camera Plus Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while StageCameraHD averages 4.5 from 284 ratings.

### Do Camera Plus Pro or StageCameraHD have ads?

StageCameraHD shows ads; Camera Plus Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Plus Pro or StageCameraHD?

Camera Plus Pro ships an update every 3 months, and StageCameraHD every 2 months. Most recently, Camera Plus Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and StageCameraHD on October 13, 2026.

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