Comparison

AlphaCapture vs B&W Camera

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

Head to head
About

AlphaCapture

Features
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AlphaCapture is a professional-style camera viewfinder for iPhone, built around Apple ProRAW still capture and the kind of exposure feedback you expect from a dedicated EVF, not a minimal point-and-shoot UI. UI was inspired by industry leading medium format cameras in the market. Developed to work on iPhone 16 Pro & newer models. SHOOT WITH CONFIDENCE Use a large live preview with tap-to-focus, optional face lock for people in the frame, and exposure compensation you can adjust with a long-press and vertical drag on the preview. Top telemetry keeps aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance (Kelvin), and scene EV readable at a glance so you can judge exposure before you press the shutter. PRORAW, FULL RESOLUTION Capture Apple ProRAW (DNG) at the full still resolution your active lens and device support when the pipeline is ready, so you retain maximum 45MP detail for editing. Lens selection uses the physical ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto modules where available. After you change lenses, give the app a brief moment so the high-resolution ProRAW path can lock before you shoot. SCOPES THAT READ LIKE HARDWARE Switch between a live histogram and a column waveform to see how tone is distributed across shadows, midtones, and highlights. A clipping pill summarises shadow and highlight risk from the live histogram so you can react before you lose detail. VIEWFINDER MODES Immersive mode fades most chrome so the scene fills the frame while keeping essentials like the grid, focus brackets, EV strip, shutter and immersive toggle. An optional monochrome preview helps you judge luminance and contrast on screen, your ProRAW file is unchanged. Professional photographers love this feature! LEARN AS YOU GO An in-app guide explains exposure readouts, the shutter workflow, scopes, lenses, and immersive mode so you are not guessing what each control does. ACCESS Start with a 7-day trial that unlocks premium capture and interface features. When you are ready, Full Unlock is a one-time in-app purchase for lifetime access, with no subscription. REQUIREMENTS & PRIVACY ProRAW availability, maximum photo dimensions and lens behavior depend on your iPhone model and iOS version. The app requests camera access for preview, metering, and capture, and photo library access to save images you choose to keep. MODELS Runs on: iPhones on iOS 26.4+ on models 14 Pro and later Pro) Designed for: Pro-class iPhones that support your 48MP class ProRAW pipeline; others may install but not fully capture as intended. Ideal phones: iPhone 16/17 Pro/Max Whether you are chasing landscape detail, careful exposure on the telephoto, or a disciplined workflow in the field, AlphaCapture is designed to put ProRAW capture and serious metering tools in one place.

About

B&W Camera

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B&W Camera is a dedicated black & white camera for creators, filmmakers, photographers, and anyone who loves the timeless look of monochrome. See the world in black & white before you shoot. Compose directly in monochrome and capture photos and videos without applying filters afterwards. FOUR WAYS TO SHOOT • Time-Lapse — create dramatic monochrome time-lapse videos • Video — record black & white video in up to 4K at 60 FPS • Photo — capture monochrome photos in 12MP, 24MP or full-resolution 48MP on supported iPhones • Cinematic — shoot 4K 30 FPS monochrome video with intelligent subject focus tracking CAMERA FEATURES • Live black & white camera preview • Direct black & white photo and video capture • 1080p and 4K video recording • 30 FPS and 60 FPS recording • Up to 48MP monochrome photography on supported iPhones • Time-Lapse recording • Cinematic shooting mode • Intelligent subject focus tracking in Cinematic mode • Front and rear camera support • Front camera zoom • Precise zoom controls • Camera Control support on compatible iPhones • Video stabilization • Portrait and landscape recording • Torch support • Photos and videos saved directly to your Photos library MADE FOR CREATORS B&W Camera is designed to feel like a real camera rather than a filter editor. Frame your shot, choose your shooting mode, control your zoom and see the monochrome image while you're shooting. From 48MP still photography to 4K 60 FPS video, Time-Lapse and Cinematic shooting, everything is built around one idea: shoot in black & white from the start. FREE TO SHOOT Record in 1080p at 30 FPS for free. B&W Camera Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks 4K recording and 60 FPS. No subscription required. See differently. Shoot in black & white.

Screenshots

AlphaCapture4 screens
B&W Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B&W Camera at 18.0 against AlphaCapture's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. AlphaCapture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and B&W Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
AlphaCapture versus B&W Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaCaptureB&W Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperObipixel LtdMichal Kulisek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlphaCapture

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99
1 purchases

B&W Camera

One-time1
  • BWCamera Pro$4.99

Questions

Is AlphaCapture free?
AlphaCapture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is B&W Camera free?
B&W Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlphaCapture or B&W Camera have ads?
Neither AlphaCapture nor B&W Camera shows ads.

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