Comparison

CamRAW+ vs nCam

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

Head to head
About

CamRAW+

Capture stunning Apple ProRAW photos with full manual camera controls. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure independently. Preserve sensor data for advanced editing with a clean, minimal interface.

Highlights
  • Apple ProRAW capture
  • Full manual camera controls
  • Independent ISO, shutter speed, WB, EV adjustment
  • HDR mode
  • Multi-lens support
  • Custom aspect ratios and resolutions
  • Manual focus control
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CamRAW+ puts professional-grade camera controls directly in your hands — no compromises, no auto-mode guesswork. Capture stunning Apple ProRAW files with the same manual precision you'd expect from a dedicated mirrorless camera. Dial in every parameter: adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure compensation independently, then shoot knowing your sensor data is preserved in a lossless RAW file ready for advanced editing in Lightroom, Darkroom, or Photos. KEY FEATURES • RAW Capture — Shoot Apple ProRAW (.dng) files that retain full sensor data for maximum editing latitude • Full Manual Controls — Adjust ISO, shutter speed (up to 1/8000s), white balance (K), and EV independently • HDR Mode — Enable HDR processing for high-contrast scenes • Multi-Lens Support — Switch seamlessly between Ultrawide, Main, and Telephoto lenses • Aspect Ratio & Resolution — Choose 4:3, 16:9, 1:1, or custom ratios; select resolution from 12MP up to full native • Exposure Compensation Slider — Fine-tune exposure with a precise EV dial • Manual Focus — Override autofocus with a smooth focus slider for precise depth-of-field control • Grid Overlay — Enable rule-of-thirds or square grid for perfect composition • Timer — Set a 3 or 10-second countdown for hands-free shots • Flash Control — Manual flash on/off/auto/max • Clean, Minimal UI — Controls stay out of the way so your subject fills the frame Whether you're shooting street, portraits, or documenting a project, CamRAW+ gives you the controls of a mirrorless camera in your pocket — without the bloat.

About

nCam

Transform your device into a classic film camera, complete with realistic grain, light leaks, and dust effects. Choose from over 30 vintage camera presets to achieve authentic analog looks for your photos.

Highlights
  • 30+ Vintage Camera Presets
  • Real-Time Film Preview
  • Dust, Light Leak, and Grain Effects
  • Customizable Date Stamps
  • Multiple Aspect Ratios
  • Manual Camera Controls
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a vintage film camera. nCam recreates the look and feel of classic film cameras — every shot comes out with real grain, light leaks, dust, and a date stamp like it's 1998. Pick from 30+ retro camera presets — SLR, rangefinder, instant film, TLR, point-and-shoot, medium format, toy camera, and polaroid styles — each with its own color science, film simulation, and frame. KEY FEATURES: • 30+ Vintage Cameras - Authentic film looks from every decade • Real-Time Film Preview - See the analog effect before you shoot • 17 Dust Overlays - Add that scanned-from-negatives texture • Light Leak & Grain - Genuine analog imperfections, fully tunable • Date Stamp - Old-school timestamps in 6 retro fonts and colors • 7 Aspect Ratios - 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 7:5, 3:2, 16:9, 2.35:1 cinemascope • LUT Color Science - Pro film LUTs powered by Metal GPU rendering • Manual Controls - Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, drag for exposure • Self Timer - 3s and 10s countdown • Local Gallery - Photos saved on-device, no cloud, no account WHY CHOOSE nCAM? Most camera apps just slap a filter on top. nCam simulates the entire film camera — color matrix, grain structure, vignette, chromatic aberration, barrel distortion, and even period-correct date stamps — so the result feels like a real scanned negative, not a preset. No login required. No cloud upload. Your photos stay on your phone.

Screenshots

CamRAW+4 screens
nCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

CamRAW+ and nCam are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CamRAW+ against 5.0 for nCam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CamRAW+ versus nCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRAW+nCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIRMANJOT SINGH THIARADN Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

CamRAW+

No in-app purchases

None

nCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamRAW+ free?
CamRAW+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nCam free?
nCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamRAW+ or nCam?
CamRAW+ and nCam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CamRAW+ or nCam have ads?
Neither CamRAW+ nor nCam shows ads.

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