Comparison

Puro vs Sepia

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

Head to head
About

Puro

This app offers two distinct shooting modes: one that captures raw, unedited images directly from the sensor, and another that utilizes computational photography features. It provides extensive manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure, along with live metering and composition tools.

Highlights
  • Zero AI single-exposure RAW DNG capture
  • Standard mode with Apple's computational pipeline
  • DSLR-style manual controls (ISO, shutter, WB, EV)
  • Live metering with histogram and level indicator
  • Zero Studio for non-destructive RAW re-development
  • Dual output: RAW DNG and developed image
  • Grid overlays and aspect ratio control
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Finally, a camera that doesn't lie to you. Puro Camera was built on a single rule: capture what is there, deliver exactly that, stop. No invisible AI. No Smart HDR rewrites. No Deep Fusion surprises. Just two honest ways to shoot — and full manual control over both. — TWO MODES, ONE TAP APART — ZERO AI Single-exposure RAW DNG, straight from the sensor. No multi-frame stacking, no computational re-painting, no hidden noise reduction. What your iPhone's sensor recorded is exactly what lands on your roll — plus a developed image, every shot. STANDARD Apple's full computational pipeline when you want it. Smart HDR, Deep Fusion, ProRAW — all available, all under your control. — DSLR-STYLE MANUAL CONTROLS — • ISO 100–6400, locked or auto • Shutter 1/8000s to 1 second • White balance: manual Kelvin (2500K–9000K) + Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent presets • EV compensation ±3 stops, fine-grained • Tap-to-focus with AE/AF lock (long press) • Switch instantly between ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, and front cameras — LIVE METERING & COMPOSITION — • Real-time 12-bin histogram • Level indicator • Six grid overlays: Rule of Thirds, 4×4, Golden Ratio, Crosshair, Diagonal, Off • Aspect ratio control: 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 — ZERO STUDIO: RE-DEVELOP YOUR RAWs — Nailed the composition but blew the exposure? Open the DNG in Zero Studio and re-develop it at any exposure, ±3 stops, non-destructively. Your original RAW stays untouched. Pure single-exposure development — no AI, no fakery, no reshoot. — BUILT FOR HOW YOU SHOOT — • 48MP RAW DNG on supported iPhones • Dual output: every shot writes both a RAW DNG and a developed image • Volume buttons as a shutter trigger • Self-timer: 3, 5, 10 seconds • Silent shooting (where the law allows) • Full EXIF metadata viewer • Optional geotagging • Smart gallery: filter by RAW, by favorites, by today, by week • Siri shortcuts: "Shoot with Puro Camera" — FREE OR PRO, YOUR CHOICE — Free includes manual controls, the histogram, the level, and 15 Zero AI captures per month. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited Zero AI captures • 48MP RAW DNG • Every lens, every camera • Zero Studio re-development Subscribe monthly, yearly, or buy once for life — no recurring fee, no upsell, you own it. — REQUIREMENTS — iOS 18 or later. RAW DNG capture requires an iPhone with a Bayer sensor (iPhone 12 and newer). Apple ProRAW where supported by your device. Puro Camera. RAW truth. Manual control. Yours forever, if you choose. — MORE — Privacy Policy: https://purocamera.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://purocamera.com/terms

About

Sepia

Features
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Sepia, a Shared Disposable Camera for Events Capture your day through everyone’s eyes. Sepia turns any gathering into a shared roll of film. Create an event, invite your guests with a single QR code, and let everyone capture the moment from their own point of view. Then, just like a real disposable camera, the whole album reveals together when the day is done. No more chasing friends for photos. No more scattered camera rolls. One event, one shared film, every angle. HOW IT WORKS Create a film for your wedding, birthday, baby shower, trip, or party in under a minute. Share the QR code or invite link. Guests join instantly with no account hassle. Everyone shoots with a limited roll, so every photo counts. The album unlocks at reveal time, and everyone sees it together. A REAL DISPOSABLE CAMERA, REIMAGINED • Limited shots per person, bringing back the magic of making every frame count • Three film styles: Original, Vintage, and Black & White • Full-screen camera with flash, zoom, and front and rear flip • A live shot counter and film-roll odometer that feel like the real thing THE REVEAL MOMENT Choose how your photos appear: • During the event, see shots as they happen • After the event, the album unlocks when the day ends • Add a delay to build anticipation with a reveal hours later A live countdown on every film builds the excitement until the big unlock. TRULY SHARED • Every guest contributes to one collective album • Each photo is signed with the photographer’s name • Browse the full gallery in a beautiful grid and full-screen viewer • Finished events become Albums you can keep forever PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No noise. Sepia is built to keep your memories yours. SIMPLE PRICING, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Free for gatherings up to 5 people. Hosting more? Pay once per event based on your guest count, with no recurring fees, ever. Want unlimited photos for everyone? Add unlimited shots to any event. Weddings. Birthdays. Reunions. Road trips. Every shared moment deserves a shared roll. Start your first film today.

Screenshots

Puro3 screens
Sepia4 screens

Verdict

The call

Puro and Sepia are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Puro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sepia sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Puro versus Sepia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuroSepia
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnderson Marques OliveiraNandha Kumar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Puro

Subscriptions2
  • Puro Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Puro Premium Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Puro Premium Lifetime$29.99
8 purchases

Sepia

One-time8
  • Up to 10 guests$1.99
  • Up to 25 Guests$4.99
  • Unlimited Shots$9.99
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  • Up to 50 Guests$14.99
  • Up to 100 Guests$29.99
  • Up to 150 Guests$49.99
  • Up to 200 Guests$69.99
  • Unlimited Guests$99.99

Questions

Is Puro free?
Puro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sepia free?
Sepia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Puro or Sepia have ads?
Neither Puro nor Sepia shows ads.

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