MPro vs PIPCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
MPro costs $1.99 and PIPCA $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MPro | PIPCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toshihiko Tambo | Pipln |
Customer experience
MPro
PIPCA
In-app purchases
MPro
No in-app purchases
PIPCA
No in-app purchases









