# ProPhoto vs ProCamera. Professional Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProCamera. Professional Camera at every 4 weeks against ProPhoto's every 6 months. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). ProPhoto's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProPhoto sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProPhoto ships an update every 6 months, ProCamera. Professional Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProPhoto | ProCamera. Professional Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prophoto/id626894191/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 96 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| V73 Issue 5 | $3.99 | one-time |


### ProCamera. Professional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

**Highlights:** Independent focus & exposure control, Full manual mode, RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support, Manual white balance, Pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer, Advanced video recording options, Powerful photo editing suite

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProCamera Up Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProCamera Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Up Yearly Access | $11.99 | per year |
| ProCamera Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Street | Free | one-time |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | one-time |
| San Fran | $9.99 | one-time |
| Private Lightbox | $19.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Great photo quality
- 📷 Versatile shooting modes
- 🔨 Powerful editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model for new features
- 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive for a camera app

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProPhoto free?

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

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProPhoto or ProCamera. Professional Camera?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProPhoto averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do ProPhoto or ProCamera. Professional Camera have ads?

Neither ProPhoto nor ProCamera. Professional Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProPhoto or ProCamera. Professional Camera?

ProPhoto ships an update every 6 months, and ProCamera. Professional Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, ProPhoto was updated on October 14, 2026 and ProCamera. Professional Camera on October 20, 2026.

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