# ProPhoto vs Camera1

The clearest difference is price: ProPhoto at Free against Camera1's $4.99. ProPhoto also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Camera1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (128 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ProPhoto is free to download; Camera1 costs $4.99 up front. ProPhoto sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Camera1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera1 has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProPhoto ships an update every 6 months, Camera1 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProPhoto | Camera1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prophoto/id626894191/reviews) | **[4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera1-black-and-white-camera/id1045842628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 96 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) | [Sebastien Ardon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045842627) |

## What reviewers say

### ProPhoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prophoto/id626894191)

This publication offers in-depth coverage of professional photography and digital imaging. It features equipment reviews, exhibition news, photographer spotlights, and business advice for imaging professionals. Back issues and future editions are available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Equipment evaluations, Exhibition details, Photographer profiles, Advanced techniques, Business practices, Product guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| 248 | $2.99 | one-time |
| V69 #7 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| June 2013 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| V70 #8 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| V70 #7 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| V70 #4 of ProPhoto | $3.99 | one-time |
| V71 #3 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Camera1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera1-black-and-white-camera/id1045842628)

This app offers a dedicated manual camera experience for black and white photography. It provides full creative control over contrast and exposure in real-time, allowing users to develop their vision before capturing the shot. Users can also manually adjust focus and exposure for professional-quality monochrome images.

**Highlights:** Black and white photography only, Manual focus and exposure control, Real-time contrast and exposure adjustments, Live histogram and over-exposure warning, Support for RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, and JPEG formats, Zen mode for distraction-free shooting, Multiple crop formats and grid views

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Excellent black and white rendering
- 👍 Realistic color filters
- 👍 Good for street photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lock function confusing/not working
- 🐛 No film simulation
- 🐛 Image stabilizer not managed (blurry photos)
- 🐛 App feels like it needs an update
- 🐛 Swiping out of app not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Lock function confusing/not working
- Image stabilizer not managed (blurry photos)
- Swiping out of app not always working
- Live filters not working on some devices
- Preview tonality not always matching result

**Requested features**

- More effects / profiles
- Autofocus field display and movement
- Choose focal length (e.g., 28mm, 35mm, 50mm)
- Anamorphic lens option
- Timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProPhoto free?

ProPhoto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera1 free?

Camera1 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProPhoto or Camera1?

Camera1 is rated higher. ProPhoto averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Camera1 averages 4.7 from 128 ratings.

### Do ProPhoto or Camera1 have ads?

Neither ProPhoto nor Camera1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProPhoto or Camera1?

ProPhoto ships an update every 6 months, and Camera1 every 4 months. Most recently, ProPhoto was updated on November 10, 2026 and Camera1 on November 11, 2026.

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