# CinePlay vs srRAW Cinema Camera

The clearest difference is price: srRAW Cinema Camera at Free against CinePlay's $9.99. srRAW Cinema Camera also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.8). CinePlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

srRAW Cinema Camera is free to download; CinePlay costs $9.99 up front. srRAW Cinema Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CinePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

srRAW Cinema Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of CinePlay's written reviews are positive against 26% of srRAW Cinema Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, srRAW Cinema Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CinePlay | srRAW Cinema Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplay/id561280759/reviews) | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srraw-cinema-camera/id6590601552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Rebellion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340501163) | [SWISS RIG FlexCo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775676338) |

## What reviewers say

### CinePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplay/id561280759)

A professional media player designed for video professionals, offering features like timecode overlays, markers, and masking. It supports various import methods and cloud collaboration for seamless project review and feedback.

**Highlights:** Timecode overlays, Marker creation and export, Safe area guides (4:3, 16:9), Masking to common aspect ratios, Multiple import sources (Camera Roll, iTunes, URL), Cloud project access via Kollaborate, Synced collaborative viewing sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### srRAW Cinema Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srraw-cinema-camera/id6590601552)

Capture the highest fidelity cinema and images on compatible iPhones with a custom RAW pipeline. Designed for filmmakers and creators, it offers direct integration with DaVinci Resolve for immediate editing and grading, providing unparalleled post-production control.

**Highlights:** CinemaDNG RAW format encoding, Plug and Grade with DaVinci Resolve, Uncompressed stereo WAV audio, H265 proxy file, Manual exposure controls, Up to 6 resolutions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus Edition | $3.99 | per month |
| sr RAW Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plus Edition | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| sr RAW Cinema Camera Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| sr RAW - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CinePlay free?

CinePlay costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is srRAW Cinema Camera free?

srRAW Cinema Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CinePlay or srRAW Cinema Camera?

srRAW Cinema Camera is rated higher. CinePlay averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while srRAW Cinema Camera averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do CinePlay or srRAW Cinema Camera have ads?

Neither CinePlay nor srRAW Cinema Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CinePlay or srRAW Cinema Camera?

CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, and srRAW Cinema Camera every 6 months. Most recently, CinePlay was updated on October 7, 2026 and srRAW Cinema Camera on September 28, 2026.

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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.*