Comparison

Iris 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

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

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

Iris4 screens
Blackbone Pro Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackbone Pro Camera at none against Iris's 2. 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. Iris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Blackbone Pro Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Iris versus Blackbone Pro Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisBlackbone Pro Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiten SiddhpuraBLACKBONE SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Iris

Subscriptions1
  • Iris Pro — Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Iris Pro — Lifetime$14.99
None

Blackbone Pro Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris 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 Iris or Blackbone Pro Camera have ads?
Neither Iris nor Blackbone Pro Camera shows ads.

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