PlainCam vs MANCAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PlainCam
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PlainCam is a minimal iPhone camera focused on photo capture and output control. It keeps the shooting interface quiet while keeping the essential controls close: viewfinder, shutter, flash, exposure compensation, grid, front/back camera switching, and rear physical lens selection. In Settings, you can choose JPEG, HEIC, and, on supported devices, RAW DNG, RAW + JPEG, or RAW + HEIC output. PlainCam does not require an account, does not upload photos, and does not include ads or social features. Captured photos are saved to the system Photos library. The in-app gallery is only used to browse photos saved by PlainCam. RAW availability depends on the current iPhone and lens hardware. If RAW capture is not reported as available, PlainCam does not present RAW as an output option.
MANCAM
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Take control of your iPhone camera. MANCAM gives you direct access to the manual camera controls available on your iPhone, wrapped in a simple interface that stays out of the way. No account. No complicated editing suite. Just your camera and the controls. MANUAL CONTROLS ⢠Shutter speed ⢠ISO sensitivity ⢠Manual focus ⢠White balance ⢠Exposure compensation ⢠Lens selection ⢠Zoom control ⢠Focus and exposure indicators ⢠Photo preview BUILT AROUND THE iPHONE CAMERA MANCAM works with the camera hardware already in your iPhone. Available controls, lenses and shooting capabilities may vary depending on your device. TRY IT FOR FREE Explore the camera, adjust the controls and take photos without paying. The free version lets you experience MANCAM and review your captured image inside the app. Want to keep it? A single in-app purchase unlocks saving your photos directly to your Photo Library. NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock photo saving once and keep it. MANCAM is designed for anyone who wants more control over their iPhone camera without all the clutter. Point. Adjust. Shoot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainCam at none against MANCAM's 1. MANCAM's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MANCAM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlainCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlainCam ships an update every 2 months, MANCAM every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlainCam | MANCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | åč±Ŗ é | Bobby Chan |
In-app purchases
PlainCam
No in-app purchases
MANCAM
- Unlock Photo Save$1.99









