Comparison

Camac vs NO RAW

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

Head to head
About

Camac

This app pushes iPhone hardware to its limits for professional photographers, offering advanced RAW capture and next-gen compression formats. It provides a pure data workflow, avoiding artificial processing for maximum post-production flexibility.

Highlights
  • 16EV HDR Bayer RAW capture
  • SuperResolution via multi-frame merging
  • JPEG XL and AVIF 10-bit support
  • Non-destructive aspect ratio crop
  • Pattern-based intervalometer
  • Camera Control button support
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Camac pushes the iPhone’s hardware to its absolute limits through multi-frame computation, while preserving the RAW post-processing flexibility professional photographers need most. It is a powerful tool designed for people who want to push iPhone photography to its absolute limits. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Buy once, unlock everything — for life. (Unlimited trial period) FEATURES: - Bayer RAW with 16-bit dynamic range - SuperResolution via multiple frames merging - Bayer RAW with JPEG XL compression - AVIF 10-bit, 12-bit 4:4:4 - JPEGLI 4:4:4 - JPEG XL HDR - Non-destructive aspect ratio crop with full RAW recovery - Pattern-based intervalometer - Camera Control button support DETAILS: [Core Imaging Technology] - True 16EV HDR Bayer RAW Captures extreme dynamic range (highlights and shadows) in pristine, unprocessed Bayer RAW format, bypassing standard artificial processing. - 12EV Super Resolution (SR) RAW High-quality image upscaling with customizable algorithms and deghosting capabilities for maximum detail. - Fast 12EV RAW Mode A speed-optimized mode that balances zero shutter lag with sufficient dynamic range for action shots. - Pure Data Workflow Unlike Apple ProRAW or standard JPEGs, Camac avoids AI filtering and artificial sharpening, providing photographers with a neutral "digital negative." [Next-Gen Compression & Formats] - JPEG XL (JXL) Integration Uses the latest compression standard to store 16EV RAWs efficiently (lossless and lossy options), offering high quality at significantly reduced file sizes. - Advanced Format Support Full support for AVIF, JPEGLI (enhanced JPEG encoding), and JXL DNG, including workaround fixes for iOS rendering issues. - High-quality encoding AVIF and JPEGLI uses 4:4:4 for chroma subsampling. [Additional functions] - Pattern-Based Intervalometer A modular time control system allowing for complex time-lapse and interval shooting patterns (customizable with text patterns). - Tactile Focus & Exposure Features "Drag-to-focus" and dedicated exposure locking. - Hardware Integration Full support for the iPhone's Physical Camera Control button, volume button shutter. - Supports third-party attachable lenses Base focal length modification, manual lens correction, and quick preset switching provide a seamless experience for using third-party attachable lenses. [Smart Workflow & Usability] - Presets Handy presets let you switch between modes instantly - Aspect Ratio Crop & Recovery for RAW Allows for compositional cropping while retaining the full-resolution data for later recovery (non-destructive). - Simultaneous Live Photo Captures Live Photos alongside RAW files, blending professional quality with casual memory keeping. - Deferred Processing Options to defer Super Resolution processing to keep the shooting experience fast. - Vignette & Lens Control Advanced options for vignette correction intensity setting, "fixes" for specific models, and the ability to hide virtual lenses.

About

NO RAW

This app helps you manage your photo library by identifying and deleting large RAW photo data. It can also convert RAW files to more space-efficient formats like HEIF or JPG, freeing up storage on your device.

Highlights
  • Identifies RAW + HEIF photo pairs
  • Deletes RAW data
  • Converts RAW to HEIF or JPG
  • Frees up storage space
  • Simple interface
Features
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NO RAW identifies RAW + HEIF photo pairs and deletes the RAW data, slimming down your photo library file size. It can also find RAW files in your library, convert them to HEIF or JPG, then delete the original RAW. All in a simple, no-fuss interface.

Screenshots

Camac3 screens
NO RAW2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camac at Free against NO RAW's $1.99. Camac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). NO RAW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Camac is free to download; NO RAW costs $1.99 up front. Camac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NO RAW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Camac's written reviews are positive against 81% of NO RAW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camac ships an update every 10 days, NO RAW monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Camac versus NO RAW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamacNO RAW
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUIKA LTDDrew Mylrea

Customer experience

Camac

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NO RAW

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Camac

One-time1
  • Pro$21.99
None

NO RAW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camac free?
Camac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NO RAW free?
NO RAW costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camac or NO RAW?
Camac is rated higher. Camac averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NO RAW averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Camac or NO RAW have ads?
Neither Camac nor NO RAW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camac or NO RAW?
Camac ships an update every 10 days, and NO RAW monthly. Most recently, Camac was updated on October 20, 2026 and NO RAW on October 9, 2026.

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