# Exposure Calculator vs ProCamera. Professional Camera

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Exposure Calculator's $0.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (11K vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; Exposure Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Exposure Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Exposure Calculator's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's.

Exposure Calculator ships an update every 2 months, ProCamera. Professional Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exposure Calculator | ProCamera. Professional Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exposure-calculator/id359149599/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | #187 |
| Size | 18 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essence Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/333177404) | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) |

## What reviewers say

### Exposure Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exposure-calculator/id359149599)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps photographers determine the correct shutter speed by calculating exposure values based on lighting conditions, f-stop, and ISO. It provides more accurate results than traditional tables, accounting for all f-stop and ISO values.

**Highlights:** Shutter speed calculation, Accurate f-stop and ISO input, Four lighting condition types, Exposure Value (EV) calculation, Comparison to standard tables, Precise value determination

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Depth of Field Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Depth of Field Variants | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase EXIF Manager | $1.99 | one-time |


### ProCamera. Professional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Photo & Video, #198 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

**Highlights:** Independent focus & exposure control, Full manual mode, RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support, Manual white balance, Pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer, Advanced video recording options, Powerful photo editing suite

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProCamera Up Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProCamera Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Up Yearly Access | $11.99 | per year |
| ProCamera Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Street | Free | one-time |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | one-time |
| San Fran | $9.99 | one-time |
| Private Lightbox | $19.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Great photo quality
- 📷 Versatile shooting modes
- 🔨 Powerful editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model for new features
- 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive for a camera app

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exposure Calculator free?

Exposure Calculator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exposure Calculator or ProCamera. Professional Camera?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. Exposure Calculator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Exposure Calculator or ProCamera. Professional Camera have ads?

Neither Exposure Calculator nor ProCamera. Professional Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exposure Calculator or ProCamera. Professional Camera?

Exposure Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and ProCamera. Professional Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Exposure Calculator was updated on September 24, 2026 and ProCamera. Professional Camera on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Exposure Calculator or ProCamera. Professional Camera?

Exposure Calculator currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and ProCamera. Professional Camera at #187. 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.*