Comparison

Photo Import vs Manual Camera RAW

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

Head to head
About

Photo Import

Easily transfer photos from your Mac or PC to your iPhone or iPad using iTunes File Sharing. This app allows you to import high-resolution JPG files directly to your device's Camera Roll, ideal for photos from DSLRs and other cameras.

Highlights
  • Import photos from Mac or PC
  • Utilizes iTunes File Sharing
  • Supports JPG file transfer
  • Transfers to Camera Roll
  • Maintains full resolution
  • Ideal for DSLR/mirrorless camera photos
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Import photos from your Mac or PC via iTunes File Sharing. Great for transferring photos from your other cameras, like a DSLR or mirrorless! Simply drag & drop Photos and Videos files into Photo Queue's file sharing folder in Finder or iTunes, and open the app. This is a super-fast way for getting photos from your computer to your iPhone's Camera Roll and they are imported at beautiful full resolution. The app can also import RAW+JPEG files and Live Photos as a combined entity.

About

Manual Camera RAW

This app offers advanced manual camera controls for precise shooting, including ISO, shutter speed, and focus. It features real-time filters, effects, and powerful AI editing tools for professional-level photo manipulation. Capture in RAW or high-resolution formats and manage your photos within the in-app album.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus)
  • Real-time filters and effects
  • RAW and 48MP capture
  • AI-powered editing (background replacement, object removal)
  • Date stamp and watermark options
  • In-app album with batch export
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Take and edit photos with Pro2Camera. Use live filters and effects, manual exposure controls, focus and white balance. Save camera presets and add date stamps. Crop photos, adjust color and curves, or remove selected people and objects. View photo details and manage images in the built-in album. ProRAW and 48MP capture are available on supported devices. Available camera functions depend on the device and settings. Pro2Camera Premium Includes RAW and 48MP capture, 60+ premium filters, premium and face effects, the photo editor, and stamps and watermark. • Length: 1 month or 1 year, renewed automatically each period • Price: see in-app pricing for your region • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings on the App Store Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pentarab.com/pro2camera/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pentarab.com/pro2camera/privacy

Screenshots

Photo Import2 screens
Manual Camera RAW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manual Camera RAW at every 6 days against Photo Import's every 24 months. Manual Camera RAW also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Photo Import's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Photo Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Manual Camera RAW sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Photo Import against 5.0 for Manual Camera RAW. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Photo Import's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manual Camera RAW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Import ships an update every 24 months, Manual Camera RAW every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Import versus Manual Camera RAW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto ImportManual Camera RAW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeospike Pty LtdPentarab

Customer experience

Photo Import

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Manual Camera RAW

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Import

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$1.99
8 purchases

Manual Camera RAW

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Pro2Camera Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lomo Style$4.99
  • Kodak Series$4.99
  • Fuji Series$4.99
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  • Face Mosaic$5.99
  • Pro2Camera Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Photo Import free?
Photo Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manual Camera RAW free?
Manual Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Import or Manual Camera RAW?
Photo Import and Manual Camera RAW are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Photo Import or Manual Camera RAW have ads?
Neither Photo Import nor Manual Camera RAW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Import or Manual Camera RAW?
Photo Import ships an update every 24 months, and Manual Camera RAW every 6 days. Most recently, Photo Import was updated on October 8, 2026 and Manual Camera RAW on October 7, 2026.

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