Comparison

zerocam vs Blackbone Pro Camera

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

Head to head
About

zerocam

Capture authentic photos without AI overprocessing. This app offers a clean image pipeline for natural results, letting you shoot with simplicity and preserve your phone's full hardware potential. It includes subtle color grades and multi-exposure for artistic shots.

Highlights
  • No AI overprocessing
  • Natural distortion-free look
  • Simple interface, no settings
  • Native lens support
  • Zero Looks color grades
  • Multi-exposure mode
  • Pro-grade RAW & JPG
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Zerocam 2.0: Camera for Real Photos. Zero Processing. Zero Filters. Most phone cameras today rely on aggressive computational processing that can over-sharpen images and create a flat, artificial look. Zerocam 2.0 strips away the digital makeup. We built a clean, high-quality image pipeline to capture life as you see it. No fake HDR, no “beauty” filters, and zero over-processing. Why Zerocam? While most camera apps add more controls and processing tricks, Zerocam removes distractions and focuses on the soul of photography: - A natural, distortion-free look. Say goodbye to strange halos around buildings and skin that looks like plastic. - Pure simplicity. No settings to tweak. No menus to get lost in. Open the app and shoot. - Full hardware potential. Get the most out of your iPhone camera system. What’s New in 2.0? - Native Lens Support. Easily switch between Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto on supported iPhone models. - Zero Looks (Natural Color Grades). Subtle, film-inspired color profiles applied in real time. These are not heavy filters, but carefully crafted professional color grades, updated monthly. - Multi-Exposure Mode. Create artistic shots by instantly merging two frames into one. - iPhone-Optimized Interface (Beta). A redesigned UI that feels native, fast, and intuitive across supported iPhone sizes. - Pro-Grade RAW & JPG. A rebuilt image pipeline delivers cleaner tones and more reliable RAW files, giving you greater flexibility in post-production. Built for Intentional Photography Zerocam is designed for photographers who want to stay present, not buried in settings. It’s fast, intentional, and built to treat your phone like a real pocket camera. Designed by Dmitry Novikov Developed by Sergio Rodríguez Rama Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blackbone Pro Camera

Features
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Shoot like a cinema camera. Blackbone Pro Camera turns your iPhone into a professional video rig: flat Apple Log capture for maximum grading latitude, ProRes and HEVC up to 4K, and the exposure tools you know from real cameras. MANUAL EVERYTHING • ISO, shutter (speed or angle), white balance + tint, focus, zoom — each with instant Auto • Tap to focus • Flicker-free shutter 50/60 Hz • WB lock on record MONITOR LIKE A PRO • Focus peaking in 5 colors • Zebras with adjustable level & intensity • False color (IRE bands) • Histogram, waveform, RGB parade — GPU-rendered, never touching your recording COLOR PIPELINE • Apple Log 10-bit end to end (iPhone 15 Pro and newer) • ProRes 422 HQ/LT/Proxy, HEVC, H.264 • 8 built-in 3D LUTs including Log to Rec.709 • Import .cube LUTs from DaVinci Resolve • Monitor-only by default, or bake the look into the file PRO AUDIO • USB-C audio interfaces (RØDE, Zoom, MOTU and more) • Bluetooth microphones • Hardware gain control • AAC or uncompressed 24-bit PCM, stereo or mono • Built-in mic pickup selection BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Record straight to an external USB-C SSD, automatic fallback to internal storage • Volume buttons: record trigger + hold-to-zoom rocker that never stops the take • Presets: save, export and import your entire setup • Everything persists • Anamorphic desqueeze 1.33x–2x • Composition guides & aspect masks • Full HUD: timecode, dBFS meters, storage, battery BLACKBONE CLOUD • Optional account with 1 GB of free backup • Clips are encrypted end-to-end on your iPhone before upload — our servers only ever store ciphertext. Not even we can see your footage. English and Romanian interface. No analytics, no trackers.

Screenshots

zerocam4 screens
Blackbone Pro Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackbone Pro Camera at none against zerocam's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Blackbone Pro Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
zerocam versus Blackbone Pro Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzerocamBlackbone Pro Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZero Camera LtdBLACKBONE SRL

Bugs and requests

zerocam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving
  • Viewfinder not working
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tap to focus
  • Camera flash
  • Front camera support
  • Higher resolution capture
  • More zoom options
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  • Customizable shutter button
  • In-app lens switching
  • Viewfinder aspect ratio matching output
  • Disable auto macro mode
  • Custom white balance presets

Blackbone Pro Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

zerocam

Subscriptions5
  • Zerocam ∞$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Zerocam ∞1 Month trial$3.391 Month
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  • Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Zerocam ∞1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zerocam Infinite$34.99
None

Blackbone Pro Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zerocam free?
zerocam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackbone Pro Camera free?
Blackbone Pro Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do zerocam or Blackbone Pro Camera have ads?
Neither zerocam nor Blackbone Pro Camera shows ads.

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