# Slow Shutter Cam vs ProCam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Shutter Cam at none against ProCam's 9. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99). ProCam's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2.8K). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 and ProCam $9.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slow Shutter Cam against 4.6 for ProCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCam has 35K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 64% of ProCam's.

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, ProCam weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter Cam | ProCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131/reviews) | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #15 |
| Size | 4 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning long exposure photographs with three distinct modes: Motion Blur for dynamic effects, Light Trail for light painting, and Low Light for enhanced detail. Achieve DSLR-quality results with manual controls and real-time previews.

**Highlights:** Motion Blur capture mode, Light Trail capture mode, Low Light capture mode, Unlimited shutter speed, Manual ISO control, Real-time live preview, Multiple exposure photos

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful controls
- 🎨 Great for creative photography
- 💡 Useful for low light and long exposure shots
- 🎨 Excellent for light trails and motion blur

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality compared to DSLR
- 🤔 Struggles with astrophotography and night sky shots

**Reported bugs**

- Lens flare or distortion issues on some devices
- Inconsistent performance on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Saved photos not showing up in camera roll

**Requested features**

- Add support for RAW image format
- Implement a hands-free bulb mode with remote activation
- Include a countdown timer for stabilizing the camera
- Integrate with Apple Watch for easier shutter control
- Provide more detailed tutorials and guidance for beginners


### ProCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, RAW (DNG) and TIFF file format support, Multiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse), High frame rate and resolution video recording, Non-destructive photo and video editing, 60 filters and 17 creative lenses, Live histogram and focus assist

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch Photo Actions | Free | one-time |
| ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture | Free | one-time |
| AI Spatial | Free | one-time |
| The Urban Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elemental Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Master Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Time Lapse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Video | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Max Time Lapse | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera app for photographers
- 👍 Lots of manual controls and features
- 🔍 Excellent image quality and RAW support
- 🎥 Good video capabilities including 4K
- 💡 Innovative features like long exposure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase system
- 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Can overheat and drain battery
- 📥 Issues with saving and exporting photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting photos
- Inconsistent behavior with RAW/TIFF formats
- Issues with external mic support in video mode
- Problems with long exposure and time-lapse features

**Requested features**

- Improved video editing and export options
- Better integration with Apple's ecosystem
- More intuitive controls and UI
- Faster processing and saving of photos/videos
- Expanded support for newer iPhone camera features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Shutter Cam free?

Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProCam free?

ProCam costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or ProCam?

Slow Shutter Cam and ProCam are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 35K ratings respectively.

### Do Slow Shutter Cam or ProCam have ads?

Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor ProCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or ProCam?

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProCam weekly. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 2, 2026 and ProCam on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Slow Shutter Cam or ProCam?

Slow Shutter Cam currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and ProCam at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*