LiveMM vs Manual Camera App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveMM
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--- Know your focal length. Every shot. LiveMM displays your real-time 35mm equivalent focal length and angle of view directly on the viewfinder — so you always know exactly what you're shooting. Whether you're a film photographer trying to match a composition on your phone, or someone who wants to develop a sharper eye for perspective, LiveMM speaks the language of real cameras. --- REAL-TIME FOCAL LENGTH OVERLAY As you zoom in or out, LiveMM instantly shows the 35mm equivalent focal length (e.g. 26mm) and angle of view (e.g. 77°) on screen. No lag. No guessing. HARDWARE-ACCURATE READINGS LiveMM reads the field of view directly from your iPhone's physical camera hardware using AVFoundation. The focal length you see is calculated from the actual optics of your device — not a rough estimate. LENS PRESET BUTTONS Instantly switch between your phone's physical lenses — 0.5×, 1×, 2×, and 3× — with a single tap. LiveMM automatically detects which lenses your device has at startup, so it works correctly on any iPhone without a device database. PINCH TO ZOOM Use standard pinch-to-zoom gestures for continuous zoom between lens presets. The overlay updates in real time throughout the entire zoom range, including digital zoom. PHOTO CAPTURE WITH EXIF DATA Capture photos directly in the app. The 35mm equivalent focal length is written into the photo's EXIF metadata, so your camera roll tells the full story of every shot. --- PERFECT FOR · Film and mirrorless camera photographers shooting with an iPhone · Photography students learning to see in focal lengths · Anyone who wants to understand what their phone's lenses actually see REQUIREMENTS · iPhone 12 or later · iOS 16.0 or later · Physical device required (camera features are not available in Simulator) ---
Manual Camera App
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Photography, without the friction. Pro Lens puts professional manual photography in a clean, intuitive interface designed to keep you focused on the moment. Adjust ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus, and White Balance directly with a quick swipe. No extra steps. Just direct, responsive control when you need it. Full Manual Control. Made Simple. Pro Lens is designed to be approachable for photographers of every experience level. Beginners can explore manual photography without feeling overwhelmed, while experienced photographers have the controls they expect when they want complete creative control. Capture Your Way Pro Lens supports multiple photo formats, giving you the flexibility to choose the workflow that fits your photography. • Bayer RAW — Capture the sensor's raw image data in DNG format on supported devices. • Apple ProRAW — Capture Apple's ProRAW format on supported devices. • JPEG • HEIF On supported iPhone models, Pro Lens also provides selectable capture resolutions, including 12 MP and 48 MP where available. Frame Your Shot Choose the viewfinder aspect ratio that best fits your composition: 1:1 · 4:3 · 5:4 · 16:9 The selected aspect ratio helps you compose your shot before capturing. For RAW and ProRAW, the original 4:3 capture is preserved. For JPEG and HEIF, the selected aspect ratio is applied to the captured photo. Your Lens. Your Choice. When you select a camera lens, Pro Lens respects that choice. Zooming does not silently switch you to another lens. You stay in control of the camera you're using. See the Details Browse your captured photos in the built in gallery and see the photographic information that matters. View details such as: • File format • Resolution • Color space • File size • ISO • Shutter speed • Focal length • Aperture • White balance • Exposure Value • Flash status Designed to Stay Out of Your Way Pro Lens keeps the interface clean and focused so you can spend less time operating the camera and more time seeing the photograph. Professional control. Thoughtfully simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LiveMM at 16.0 against Manual Camera App's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LiveMM | Manual Camera App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | haedong kim | Aadithiyaa Subramoniam |
In-app purchases
LiveMM
No in-app purchases
Manual Camera App
No in-app purchases









