Comparison

Senko vs Iris

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

Head to head
About

Senko

This camera app offers a streamlined shooting experience with advanced photographic controls. Capture images in various RAW formats and apply custom color-graded filters. Adjust settings like white balance and zoom easily from a single action bar.

Highlights
  • SenkoRAW, ProRAW, HEIC, JPEG capture
  • Custom color graded filters
  • Environmentally driven noise and saturation
  • Post-capture photo editing
  • All-in-one action bar for controls
Features
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Senko is a camera app that combines the elegance of a point-and-shoot experience and blends it with the photographic power available in your iPhones. - Capture the way you want to - Shoot in SenkoRAW (zero proccesssing), ProRAW, HEIC, and JPEG - Capture how you envision the shot - Shoot with custom color graded filters - Capture the rhythm of the environment - Noise and Saturation are dynamically driven by your environment not your fingers - Capture in RAW, edit in Post - Photo labs lets you edit your photos the way you want to afterwards - All in one Action bar - Toggle white balance, filtering, zoom levels from one location Thats it, thats the shot. If you can see it, you can shoot it. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Iris

This app offers photographers extensive manual control over their shots, including RAW capture and film-inspired effects. It provides professional tools like histograms and focus peaking for precise image creation, with an optional AI workflow for natural rendering.

Highlights
  • Zero AI Capture
  • Full Manual Camera Controls
  • RAW & ProRAW Capture
  • Film Simulations & Creative Effects
  • Professional Exposure Tools
  • HDR Bracketing
  • Fast RAW Workflow
Features
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# Iris Pro: Zero AI Manual Camera Capture photos with complete creative control. Iris Pro is a professional manual camera app for iPhone built for photographers who want manual settings, RAW capture, film-inspired rendering, and full control over the image-making process. Unlike standard camera apps that heavily process photos, Iris Pro gives you the option to capture images with a dedicated Zero AI workflow designed to preserve natural texture, authentic light, and the character of the original scene. Whether you're shooting street photography, landscapes, portraits, long exposures, or everyday moments, Iris Pro puts professional camera tools directly in your pocket. ## Why Photographers Choose Iris Pro ### Zero AI Capture Capture photos with minimal computational processing. Iris Pro's Zero AI mode is designed for photographers who prefer natural detail, organic grain, realistic contrast, and images that stay true to the scene. ### Full Manual Camera Controls Take complete control of every exposure. • Manual ISO • Manual Shutter Speed • Manual Focus • Manual White Balance • Exposure Compensation • Focus Peaking • 1:1 Focus Loupe Designed for one-handed operation with responsive tactile controls. ### RAW & ProRAW Capture Choose the workflow that fits your editing style. Supported formats include: • Bayer RAW (DNG) • Apple ProRAW • RAW + HEIC • ProRAW + HEIC • HEIC • JPEG Perfect for Lightroom, Capture One, Darkroom, and other professional editing tools. ### Film Simulations & Creative Effects Create distinctive images directly in camera. Features include: • Film Simulations • Natural Film Grain • Halation • Bloom • Prism Effects • Vignette Controls Preview your creative look before you press the shutter. ### Professional Exposure Tools Make confident exposure decisions with advanced monitoring tools. • Histogram • Luma Waveform • Zebra Stripes • Electronic Level • Composition Grid Built for photographers who care about precision. ### HDR Bracketing Capture additional dynamic range for challenging lighting situations. Bracket exposures at: • ±1 EV • ±2 EV • ±3 EV ### Fast RAW Workflow Export original RAW files instantly from the built-in gallery. No unnecessary steps. No complicated workflow. Your digital negatives remain accessible whenever you need them. ## Additional Features • Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto Lens Support • Self Timer • Haptic Feedback Controls • Real-Time Viewfinder Preview • Professional Photography Tools • Optimized for iPhone ## Built For Photographers Iris Pro is designed for creators who want more than automatic photography. Whether you're shooting RAW, exploring film-inspired looks, using manual focus, or working with professional exposure tools, Iris Pro helps you create photographs with intention. Capture the scene. Control the process. Iris Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bytenpixels.com/privacy

Screenshots

Senko4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

Senko and Iris are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Senko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Iris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. 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 Senko against 5.0 for Iris. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Senko versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenkoIris
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven SarmientoJiten Siddhpura

Customer experience

Senko

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Iris

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Senko

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Membership (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • Pro Membership (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Pro Membership (Yearly)$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Iris

Subscriptions1
  • Iris Pro — Annual3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Iris Pro — Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Senko free?
Senko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Senko or Iris?
Senko and Iris are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Senko or Iris have ads?
Neither Senko nor Iris shows ads.

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