# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Prime

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Prime's $2.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (11K vs 66). Prime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; Prime costs $2.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 55% of Prime's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Prime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Prime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.2 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-raw-manual-camera/id1060333629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Klinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/449111501) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #189 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

**Highlights:** Independent focus & exposure control, Full manual mode, RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support, Manual white balance, Pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer, Advanced video recording options, Powerful photo editing suite

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProCamera Up Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProCamera Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Up Yearly Access | $11.99 | per year |
| ProCamera Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Street | Free | one-time |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | one-time |
| San Fran | $9.99 | one-time |
| Private Lightbox | $19.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Great photo quality
- 📷 Versatile shooting modes
- 🔨 Powerful editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model for new features
- 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive for a camera app

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)


### Prime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-raw-manual-camera/id1060333629)

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with this intuitive manual camera app. Features like Smart Focus Peaking™ and live metering help you achieve precise shots. Capture in RAW format for maximum editing flexibility.

**Highlights:** Smart Focus Peaking™, Full manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, RAW and RAW + JPEG capture, Live Light Meter, Shutter and ISO priority modes, Composition overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prime free?

Prime costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Prime?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Prime averages 4.2 from 66 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Prime have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Prime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Prime?

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Prime every 4 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on October 18, 2026 and Prime on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*