Comparison

ProVideo Camera Spencer vs S

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

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About

ProVideo Camera Spencer

This app provides professional-level manual camera controls for iPhone users, offering features like shutter priority, custom LUTs, and advanced recording formats. It aims to bring a cinematic filmmaking experience to mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Shutter Priority mode with shutter angle control
  • Manual ISO and shutter speed control
  • ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ recording
  • LUT support for real-time preview or baking
  • Variable frame rates from 24fps to 240fps
  • External monitor and microphone support
  • Apple Watch integration for remote control
Features
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Hi, I'm Spencer, and welcome to my camera app! I built Spencer's Camera because of my deep love of storytelling and over a decade of experience in the film industry as a Digital Imaging Technician. At heart, I've always been a filmmaker, and this is my dream tool for capturing incredible stories right on your iPhone. Full access requires an in-app purchase. One-time purchase and subscription options are available. SHUTTER PRIORITY: CINEMA CONTROLS ON iOS Unlike standard iOS cameras, Spencer's Camera gives you true shutter angle control—exactly like cinema cameras. Lock your frame rate, dial in 180°, 90°, or 360° shutter angle, and let ISO float naturally. It's how professional cinematographers work, and now it's in your pocket. PROFESSIONAL MANUAL CONTROLS • Shutter Priority Mode with industry-standard shutter angle control • Full Manual Mode: Independent ISO and shutter speed control • EV Bias & White Balance: Smooth, swipeable dials for precise exposure and color temperature • Manual Focus with Touch-to-Focus and Lock • Independent Focus & Exposure Control • Exposure Lock during recording to maintain relative exposure • Real-time Audio Metering with mono/stereo/spatial modes RECORDING FORMATS & CREATIVE TOOLS • ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ (iPhone 17 Pro) • H.264, HEVC 8-bit & 10-bit, Apple Log & Apple Log 2 (iOS 26+) • Dolby Vision & HLG HDR support • LUT Support: Preview in real-time or bake-in during recording • Apple Log for professional color grading workflows • 7+ color spaces: sRGB, P3 D65, HLG BT.2020, Dolby Vision PROFESSIONAL FEATURES FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Variable Frame Rates: 24fps - 240fps • 4K recording (3840x2160) and Open Gate formats • Seamless Lens Switching with exposure & white balance preservation • Customizable Lens Presets for quick switching • Camera Control Button Support (iPhone 16 and 17 series) • External ND Filter Guidance System • External Monitor Support: Wired or wireless monitors for larger previews • Timecode & Recording Indicators with dynamic overlays • Level Indicator with haptic feedback • Aspect Ratio Guides (2:1, 2.39:1, etc.) • Rule of Thirds Grid with adjustable opacity • EL Zone exposure visualization iOS 18+ EXCLUSIVE FEATURES • DockKit Compatibility for advanced accessory controls • WiFi Peer-to-Peer Remote Camera Control (no cloud needed) - Control focus, exposure, and recording from another device - Perfect for solo operators and run-and-gun filmmaking • Camera Control Button integration (iPhone 16 and 17 series) iOS 26+ FEATURES • Apple Log 2 support (iPhone 17 Pro) • ProRes RAW HQ (iPhone 17 Pro) • Spatial Audio recording with input selection • High-quality AirPod recording and microphone support • Start recording using AirPod stem controls • Enhanced camera API support WORKFLOW & CONNECTIVITY • Apple Watch Integration: Control zoom, exposure, and start/stop recording from your wrist • External Microphone Support for professional audio capture • Recording Location Selection: Photos Library or external storage • Video Export with optional LUT baking • Function Button Customization for your preferred controls Built by a cinematographer, for cinematographers. Professional tools designed for creative storytelling. Perfect for indie filmmakers, documentary creators, live event professionals, and anyone who values manual control and storytelling over complexity. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

S

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Choose how motion looks. Let Auto ISO handle the changing light. S-Mode Camera brings shutter priority to your iPhone, for photos and video. Choose the shutter speed you want and keep it under your control. The app adjusts ISO automatically as the light changes, within your camera's limits. FREEZE A MOMENT. OR LET IT FLOW. Use a fast shutter to reduce motion blur in moving people, pets, sport or handheld video. Use a slower shutter for flowing water, light trails and deliberate movement. Photo exposures reach 1 second on supported cameras; fast settings reach 1/8000 second where available. Video shutter times also depend on frame rate. S-mode puts the creative decision in your hands without making you balance shutter speed and ISO manually. A fast video shutter can make individual frames clearer, while a slower one gives movement more blur. You decide what suits the scene. YOUR SHUTTER, WITH A LITTLE HELP Scroll or tap the shutter wheel. Each step gives a subtle haptic tick, and the selected time stays centred in its yellow frame. Photo and Video remember separate shutter speeds. The live exposure meter shows brightness relative to your chosen EV target. Tap the white Auto button for a one-time shutter adjustment using the current light measurement. Then keep shooting with that time and automatic ISO. Adjust brightness from -2 to +2 EV in whole stops while keeping your selected shutter speed. PHOTOS AND VIDEO, YOUR WAY Choose HEIF for smaller photos or JPEG for wider compatibility. RAW and Apple ProRAW DNG are available on supported cameras, at resolutions that preserve your shutter setting. Record video with sound in 4K, 1080p or 720p, with compatible frame rates up to 240 fps. Choose efficient HEVC or widely compatible H.264. High-frame-rate recordings play at normal speed, ready for editing. The app discovers compatible options for each camera. Switch between available rear lenses, including native 2x where supported. RAW and ProRAW use physical cameras and are unavailable at 2x. Photo and video format preferences are saved separately. FOCUS, COLOUR AND A CLEAR VIEW Use continuous autofocus with face priority, tap for a focus point, or touch and hold to focus and lock. Keep white balance automatic or choose a lighting preset. Tap the format control for quick capture settings, or hide the controls to concentrate on your composition. REVIEW WITHOUT LEAVING THE APP Photos and videos save directly to Photos. Open the latest accessible library item from the thumbnail, including media from other apps. Swipe right for older items and left for newer ones. Double-tap a photo for 100% viewing, pinch to zoom, play video, share or delete with iOS confirmation. Tap Back or swipe down to return to the camera; zoom out first if the photo is enlarged. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, advertising, tracking or third-party analytics. Your media and location are not sent to the developer. Optional location tagging saves a recent position in Photos and is off by default. Library reading is optional; capture works without it. If a save fails, the original stays in the app for retry or retrieval in Files. Quick help and a support link are included. Requires iOS 17 or later. Options depend on your iPhone, selected camera and capture mode. 24 MP and 48 MP photos are not available in this version. Fast shutters need enough light; high ISO can add noise. Long exposures need a steady phone or tripod for a sharp background. ISO limits may prevent the requested exposure. Shutter speed controls motion blur; it does not replace accurate focus or guarantee sharp images.

Screenshots

ProVideo Camera Spencer4 screens
S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProVideo Camera Spencer at Free against S's $0.49. ProVideo Camera Spencer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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

ProVideo Camera Spencer is free to download; S costs $0.49 up front. ProVideo Camera Spencer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProVideo Camera Spencer ships an update every 2 days, S daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProVideo Camera Spencer versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProVideo Camera SpencerS
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBagging GroceriesFotograf Goran Strand AB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ProVideo Camera Spencer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProVideo Camera Spencer free?
ProVideo Camera Spencer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S free?
S costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProVideo Camera Spencer or S have ads?
Neither ProVideo Camera Spencer nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProVideo Camera Spencer or S?
ProVideo Camera Spencer ships an update every 2 days, and S daily. Most recently, ProVideo Camera Spencer was updated on October 30, 2026 and S on November 2, 2026.

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