Comparison

Bayer Cam vs EV13

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

Head to head
About

Bayer Cam

Capture unprocessed RAW photos with a classic film camera interface. Offers instant launch and full control over exposure parameters for maximum original data. Ideal for photographers and students wanting to edit later.

Highlights
  • Raw Bayer capture
  • Classic film camera interface
  • Instant launch
  • Full exposure control
  • Themeable interface
  • Advanced settings
Features
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Bayer Cam is a camera app entirely dedicated to raw Bayer capture, with an interface reminiscent of a classic film camera. It launches instantly, offers a focused interface that gets out of your way, operates in automatic mode by default yet gives you control over every parameter of the exposure should you want it. The raw Bayer format (also commonly just called "RAW") is the data that comes straight from your camera sensor, with absolutely no processing, no AI filtering, upscaling, sharpening, etc - just the pure original data. If you want the maximum original information in your photos for later processing, raw Bayer is the format for you. Bayer Cam's user interface is straightforward yet thorough, exposing all the information and controls needed to precisely set an exposure: camera switcher, focal length, f-stop, manual/auto ISO and shutter speed controls. The app is entirely free to use, with unlimited captures. A one-time purchase unlocks a wealth of additional settings and options, and gives you access to all future updates. Additional controls include EV compensation, flash, toggling a customizable overlay for precise composition and monitoring (grid, horizon level, zebras, focus peaking). You can also enable secondary processing with output in JPEG/HEIC/TIFF, and various parameters to control the render of the final photograph. Make the app your own with a fully themeable interface (low brightness themes for night shooting are included), and many more additional various advanced settings. Bayer Cam is a great tool for: - PHOTOGRAPHERS who want to capture photos with the maximum raw data and absolutely zero post-processing, to edit them later in dedicated processing software (such as AgBr) or professional editing software (such as Lightroom, Capture One, or Affinity Photo). - STUDENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY who want to experiment with manual controls, and get a feeling for how they affect the final exposure. The meaning of "shutter speed" has become loose in modern camera pipelines that combine multiple exposures to create an image. Only raw Bayer capture gives you an image truly produced from a single exposure. - ADVANCED USERS who want a technical tool that will launch and capture Bayer raw data as quickly as possible, with full insight and control of their photographic workflow. Some other pro camera apps support Bayer raw, but you probably have those set to your preferred output format and tapping around to switch back-and-forth settings between captures can be annoying in the midst of a photoshoot - quickly switching between apps offers a much more streamlined process instead. Check out https://bayercam.com for a full documentation, and email me at contact@heliographe.studio if you have any questions of problems.

About

EV13

This app acts as a light meter for film photography, offering tactile analog controls for aperture, shutter, and ISO. It provides automatic exposure readings with various modes and allows photo capture with engraved light meter information.

Highlights
  • Automatic light meter
  • Multiple reading modes (Spot, center, average)
  • Tactile aperture, shutter, ISO control
  • Photo capture with meter info
  • Comprehensive dashboard
Features
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"EV13" is simple, yet designed with craftsmanship that you can find some of your favorite objects. Just like your trusty film camera. It features tactile analog control, automatic exposure reader, and meter preview with recording. Travel light and find a perfect companion to your camera. Features : - Automatic light meter supporting various mode - Various reading mode (Spot, center, average) - Tactile control for aperture, shutter and ISO - comprehensive dashboard design - Photo capture with light meter info engraved. Font is F5.6 from dot colon (ドットコロン) - ver 0.110 Used under SIL Open Font License, Ver 1.1

Screenshots

Bayer Cam4 screens
EV134 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV13 at none against Bayer Cam's 2. Bayer Cam's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Bayer Cam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EV13 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bayer Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bayer Cam's written reviews are positive against 82% of EV13's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bayer Cam ships an update weekly, EV13 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bayer Cam versus EV13: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBayer CamEV13
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1216 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHéliographe, IncMinsang choi

Customer experience

Bayer Cam

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

EV13

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bayer Cam

One-time2
  • Bayer Cam - Full Unlock$14.99
  • Bayer Cam - Full Unlock$29.99
None

EV13

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bayer Cam free?
Bayer Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV13 free?
EV13 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bayer Cam or EV13?
Bayer Cam is rated higher. Bayer Cam averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while EV13 averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Bayer Cam or EV13 have ads?
Neither Bayer Cam nor EV13 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bayer Cam or EV13?
Bayer Cam ships an update weekly, and EV13 every 5 days. Most recently, Bayer Cam was updated on September 18, 2026 and EV13 on September 9, 2026.

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