Comparison

MPro vs PIPCA

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

Head to head
About

MPro

Capture stunning black and white photographs with this app, designed for high-quality monochrome imaging. It offers uncompressed TIFF saving and real-time preview of film emulation filters. Features include dual-lens support, tap focus/exposure, and EXIF data with copyright.

Highlights
  • High-quality uncompressed TIFF saving
  • Real-time preview with film emulation
  • Support for dual-lens iPhones
  • Tap focus and exposure control
  • EXIF data with copyright and geo-tagging
  • Grid display and level meter
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MPro App is specially for Monochrome Photograph. Has been designed to capture high-quality black and white photography. (Need iOS13 or later) Features # High Quality Picture. Has been designed so that it operates in uncompressed to save from internal processing to achieve high-quality processing. Is possible save uncompressed TIFF. It mean you can get clear and sharper picture without JPEG compression. Also support Full Resolution. # Real-time Preview You can change every parameter with Real-time high quality preview. The emulation film filters. # Other Support iPhone7 plus dual lens. Tap Focus and Exposure. GRID display useful when shooting Flash On/Off also support Torch for modeling light. Exif with Copyright Notice and Photographer Name. Geo Tag. Level Meter. Is usually a small amount of image data from the image, so all data to save the black and white only.  Upload photo to various SNS and Mail. If you have any question and need support, please contact support@tambo.jp or access support site. http://www.tambo.jp/support?lang=en

About

PIPCA

Experience the charm of analog photography with professional manual controls. This app offers authentic film simulations, smart focus assistance, and classic analog details like date stamps and texture effects.

Highlights
  • Authentic film simulations
  • Pro manual controls (Focus, ISO, Shutter Speed)
  • Focus peaking and smart focus reset
  • Date stamp overlay
  • Adjustable grain, dust, vignette, and light leaks
  • Real-time live preview
Features
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PIPLN: The Pro Film Camera Rediscover the joy of analog photography with professional precision. PIPLN combines the nostalgic aesthetics of film with the powerful manual controls of a DSLR. KEY FEATURES: Authentic Film Simulations: Choose from a curated selection of film stocks. Each filter is meticulously crafted to replicate real film aesthetics. Pro Manual Controls: Take full control with manual Focus, ISO, and Shutter Speed dials. Perfect for enthusiasts who want more than just "Auto". Smart Focus Assistance: Focus Peaking: Visualize exactly what's in focus. Smart Reset: AI-powered detection automatically switches back to Auto Focus when you change your subject. Analog Details: Date Stamp: Add that classic orange date stamp to your photos. Real Texture: Toggle Grain, Dust, Vignette, and Light Leaks on or off. Live Preview: What you see is exactly what you get. All effects are rendered in real-time.

Screenshots

MPro3 screens
PIPCA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIPCA at 100% against MPro's 68%. PIPCA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MPro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

MPro costs $1.99 and PIPCA $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIPCA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MPro's written reviews are positive against 100% of PIPCA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MPro ships an update every 3 months, PIPCA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MPro versus PIPCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMProPIPCA
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshihiko TamboPipln

Customer experience

MPro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%

PIPCA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MPro

No in-app purchases

None

PIPCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MPro free?
MPro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIPCA free?
PIPCA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MPro or PIPCA?
PIPCA is rated higher. MPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PIPCA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MPro or PIPCA have ads?
Neither MPro nor PIPCA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MPro or PIPCA?
MPro ships an update every 3 months, and PIPCA every 4 days. Most recently, MPro was updated on November 1, 2026 and PIPCA on October 30, 2026.

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