CamRAW+ vs Microprism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamRAW+
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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.
Microprism
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Your photos, honest. Microprism captures pure, unfiltered RAW: the scene as your lens actually saw it, with the heavy computational processing turned all the way down. No smoothing, no watercolor skies, no invisible "fixes." Just your shot. THE LOOK OF EARLY PHONE PHOTOS, DONE RIGHT Remember when phone pictures had character, with warm tones, real grain, a little glow and a soft vignette? Microprism brings back that early-smartphone, filtered-feed feeling with retro looks you apply on your terms: • Warm, faded color and moody high-contrast fades • True black & white, from crunchy and neutral to soft and cool • Cinematic and classic emulsion grades with real grain, bloom and halation Every look is drawn by hand, not borrowed. The retro looks soften detail on purpose, the way early phone photos did. The cinematic looks keep every pixel. A COACH THAT CATCHES IT BEFORE YOU SHOOT Turn on the coach and it watches the frame with you: closed eyes, a backlit face, a tilted horizon, a cut-off hand, a cluttered background, a shaky grip, even a smudged lens. It tells you what you can do right now (move, reframe, wipe the lens, wait for the light), and after the shot it can offer a quick note on what worked. It never edits your photo for you, and it only speaks up when you ask. SHOOT MORE, OVERTHINK LESS Not sure what to point at? Microprism sends you gentle creative prompts, little photo challenges like "shoot in black & white" or "find something green," to get you out and shooting. Tap one and the camera opens ready in a matching look. A REAL CAMERA UNDER THE HOOD • RAW capture, with optional Apple ProRAW • Full manual control over focus, exposure, ISO, shutter and zoom • Tap a face to lock focus and exposure on it • Live histogram, focus peaking and zebra stripes • Software long exposure for light trails and silky water • Video that records with your chosen look applied, live • Works with Camera Control, Shortcuts, widgets and Control Center STUDIO: YOUR SHOT, REDEVELOPED Come back to any RAW shot, or import one from Photos, and give it a new look anytime. Crop, straighten and fine-tune, or turn it into a screen-print halftone or a two-ink riso duotone on textured paper. Your original is never touched. Save to Photos or export to iCloud Drive when you're done. FREE TO START, YOURS TO UNLOCK Download free and start shooting: honest RAW capture, a set of sample looks, and the exposure coach are on the house. One simple, one-time unlock, never a subscription, opens the full look catalog, Studio, video, long exposure, and the full coach. YOURS, AND ONLY YOURS Microprism runs entirely on your device, coach included. No account, no sign-up, no tracking, nothing is collected. Your photos never leave your phone unless you choose to share them. Shoot honest. Finish with feeling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamRAW+ at none against Microprism's 1. CamRAW+ also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Microprism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CamRAW+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
CamRAW+ ships an update daily, Microprism every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamRAW+ | Microprism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IRMANJOT SINGH THIARA | Ryan McGee |
In-app purchases
CamRAW+
No in-app purchases
Microprism
- Unlock Microprism$9.99









