Comparison

ProFilm vs ProLens

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

Head to head
About

ProFilm

Features
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ProFilm is an APP that can use gesture control to quickly take photos and videos. The normal mode can take photos (P), video (V), slow motion (S) and time-lapse photography (T). The professional mode can carry out separate manual and automatic control of ISO, SEC, WB and AF on the basis of the normal mode. There are also different lens options to meet the needs of professional shooting in different scenes. -- Gesture control -- - According to the gesture Settings in the Settings, by making the corresponding gestures (victory, palm, fist, thumb up, thumb down), control the start and stop of video shooting and taking photos -- Smooth zoom -- - By setting the parameters of smooth zoom, set the appropriate duration, minimum value, maximum value, you can get the silky zoom effect when recording video, and you can also get the Hitchcock video effect with the position mirror -- Color space -- - Supported by different iPhone and ipad models, there are normal video, Dolby video, ProRes encoded video, Log encoded video

About

ProLens

Features
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Keep the scene in view and the controls within reach. ProLens brings manual photography controls, exposure guides and film styles to your iPhone. • Switch between AUTO, A, S and M modes. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, white balance and focus where supported by your device and selected camera. • Use the corner panels and bottom dial to adjust settings while keeping the centre of the viewfinder clear. • Check exposure with the meter, histogram and zebra overlay. Compose with the grid and level, and use the shutter timer. • Choose film styles, adjust their strength and add a frame. Effects are applied to new photos; a separate unfiltered original is not saved. • Save JPEG or HEIF photos and browse, inspect and share them from the album. Manage access to selected photos when using limited Photos permission. • Shoot in portrait or landscape, with layouts adapted for iPhone Duo. Available lenses, capture formats and manual ranges depend on your device. Film preview images illustrate the style; results depend on the scene and lighting. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProFilm3 screens
ProLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProLens at none against ProFilm's 5. ProFilm's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ProFilm sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ProLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProFilm ships an update every 6 days, ProLens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ProFilm versus ProLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProFilmProLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeré˜³ę™ŗ ꬧Beijing XingheBit Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ProFilm

One-time5
  • Tip One$0.99
  • Tip Two$2.99
  • Tip Three$9.99
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  • Tip Four$29.99
  • Tip Five$99.99
None

ProLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProFilm free?
ProFilm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProLens free?
ProLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProFilm or ProLens have ads?
Neither ProFilm nor ProLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProFilm or ProLens?
ProFilm ships an update every 6 days, and ProLens every 5 days. Most recently, ProFilm was updated on October 25, 2026 and ProLens on October 31, 2026.

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