ProCamera. Professional Camera vs ProMovie Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProCamera. Professional Camera
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.
- 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
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Upgrade your photography – start your free 7-day trial today! THE ORIGINAL: ProCamera is the ultimate photo and video app for enthusiasts, creatives, and professionals. Experience the power of a DSLR camera with ProCamera's innovative features and seamless integration with your iOS photo library. ProCamera perfectly blends simplicity with sophistication: Choose from easy point-and-shoot mode, semi-automatic mode or dive into full manual controls with just a tap. Effortlessly capture stunning images and film like a pro with advanced features and support for external lenses and microphones. The powerful editing suite allows you to elevate your images with a wide range of tools for complete creative control. Know everything about your captures with our pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer. Enjoy custom sharing options to easily remove geo-tags for increased privacy or downsize photos and videos to save data. Trusted since 2009 and continuously refined through years of innovation, ProCamera is loved worldwide: Featured by Apple, numerous prestigious awards and more than 40k 5-star reviews! ––– KEY FEATURES FOR UNRIVALED CONTROL ––– Independent focus & exposure control Auto, Semi-Auto, full Manual mode Manual focus & focus peaking Exposure compensation with zebra stripes Portrait mode with depth preview RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF Optical & digital zoom (up to 24x) Manual white balance (incl. gray card calibration) Support for all lenses (ultra wide, wide, tele, LiDAR) 48 MP photos (iPhone 14 Pro and up) Configurable capture quality Lock screen camera Support for Camera Control Button (iPhone 16 and up) Custom launch settings Selftimer & ProTimer intervalometer Selfie mode with display flash Image stabilization on/off EXIF & metadata viewer Live Histogram Aspect Ratios (4:3, 5:4, 3:2, 1:1, 16:9, 2:1, 2.4:1, 3:1, golden ratio) Adjustable LED light Rapid Fire photo series Apple Watch Remote Trigger Powerful gallery with iCloud integration Support for iOS albums Mirroring options Anti-Shake 3D Tiltmeter Photo Compass Code Scanner (QR, Barcode,…) Date stamp & copyright field Volume button & full screen trigger Lightbox (optional internal save location for easy file sharing) ––– ADDITIONAL VIDEO FEATURES ––– Video resolution options (4K, 1080, 720, 480 VGA) Frame rates (24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 96, 100, 120, 192, 200, 240 fps) Codecs (H.264, H.265 HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW) Log profile High bitrate recording Record to external USB-C drive Connect bluetooth, lightning, USB microphones Stereo audio & Audiometer Disk space indicator Still photo capture while filming ––– PHOTO EDITING ––– ProRAW/RAW Editing Depth editing (Bokeh, simulated aperture) EDR and ISO HDR 100+ photo filters Wide range of pro tools Save & export options (resize, convert to jpeg, remove geotag) Automatic Perspective Correction (APC) ––– INCLUDED PREMIUM FEATURES ––– Get access to premium features such as Auto Perspective Correction with Live Preview for professional-looking photos free of perspective distortion, custom camera presets (Exposure, WB, Focus) for a fast and consistent workflow, anamorphic lens support, (RAW) exposure bracketing, safeguarded Private Lightbox folder, and specialty photo filter sets. After the free trial, ProCamera is available as a subscription. Terms & Conditions: procamera-app.com/terms
ProMovie Recorder
Unlock advanced video recording capabilities on your mobile device. Take full control of exposure, focus, frame rate, and audio settings to create professional-quality clips. Supports high resolutions and frame rates, external microphones, and various camera accessories.
- 4K and 1080p video recording up to 240FPS
- Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
- High bitrate video recording
- Switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras
- External microphone and audio monitoring support
- Grids, cropping guides, and level indicator
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ProMovie Recorder is a feature-rich yet easy-to-use video camera App for your iPhone and iPad. Take control of exposure, focus, frame rate, and every other aspect of video recording right at your fingertip. Take full advantage of your device's videography capability and create professional clips. • 4K video recording (up to 120FPS) ¹. • 1080p video recording (up to 240FPS) ². • Manual camera control for exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance. • High-quality video recording with up to 224Mbps bitrate. • Switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras ³. ******** An In-App Purchase is required to record videos without the 'ProMovie Recorder' watermark. ******** Audio features: • External microphones (Lightning/3.5 mm headphone jack ⁴/Bluetooth). • Stereo audio recording *. • Audio monitoring through headphones and Bluetooth headphones. • On-screen audio level indicator. • Audio gain control *. • Supported audio formats: 256 Kbps AAC, 16-bit PCM. Camera control: • Separate Exposure Point and Focus Point. • Exposure compensation. • Manual control/parameter lock for: - Shutter Speed/ISO - Color Temperature - Focus • White balance presets. • White balance calibration with gray cards. Supported accessories: • 2.4:1 anamorphic adapters. • Video rotation/flip for lens accessories. • External displays connected via Lightning-to-HDMI/VGA adapters. • Bluetooth remote *. Other features: • Grids and cropping guides for easier composition. • Full-screen modes. • Level (tilt indicator). • Both HEVC and H.264 encoding *. • Standard and Cinematic stabilization mode. ¹ 4K @30FPS: iPhone 6s/6s Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 4K @60FPS: iPhone 8/8 Plus/X and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2018 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 4K @120FPS: iPhone 16 Pro/16 Pro Max/17 Pro/17 Pro Max. ² 1080p @30FPS: iPhone 5s and newer, iPad (2017 and newer), iPad Mini (2013 and newer), iPad Air (all models), iPad Pro (all models). 1080p @60FPS: iPhone 6/6 Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 1080p @120FPS: iPhone 6s/6s Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 1080p @240FPS: iPhone 8/8 Plus/X and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2018 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. ³ For iPhone and iPad models with Ultra Wide and/or Telephoto cameras. ⁴ Depending on your iPhone/iPad model and microphone connector, some of the following adapters may be required: • TRS to TRRS adapter • Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter • USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter * For supported devices only. Contact us: support@ProMovieApp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ProCamera. Professional Camera at every 4 weeks against ProMovie Recorder's every 5 months. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on chart position (#173 vs unranked). ProMovie Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 74%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProMovie Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProCamera. Professional Camera against 4.7 for ProMovie Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 84% of ProMovie Recorder's.
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, ProMovie Recorder every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | ProCamera. Professional Camera | ProMovie Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.7 (21K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | 83.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #173 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cocologics | Panda Apps Limited |
Customer experience
ProCamera. Professional Camera
ProMovie Recorder
User reviews
ProCamera. Professional Camera
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Great photo quality
- 📷 Versatile shooting modes
- 🔨 Powerful editing tools
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model for new features
- 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive for a camera app
ProMovie Recorder
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent video quality and control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Powerful manual camera controls
- 🔒 No subscription required
- 👍 Great value for the price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Missing some advanced features (e.g. HDR, location metadata)
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔇 Audio sync issues with external mics
- 🙈 Watermark can be intrusive
Bugs and requests
ProCamera. Professional Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode
Requested features
5 requests- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)
ProMovie Recorder
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent audio quality and sync issues
- Occasional screen flickering and black screen crashes
- Settings reset after app relaunch
- Incompatibility with certain iPhone models
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for external USB microphones
- Improve audio sync with external audio sources
- Provide more advanced video settings (e.g. log profile, focus peaking)
- Allow saving videos directly to cloud storage
- Add multi-camera support for simultaneous recording
In-app purchases
ProCamera. Professional Camera
- ProCamera Up Monthly Access$1.991 Month
- ProCamera Weekly Access$3.997 Days
- ProCamera Monthly Access$7.991 Month
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- ProCamera Up Yearly Access7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- ProCamera Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- vivid HDR in Pro Camera$3.99
- Night Camera & Long Exposure$3.99
- Private Lightbox$19.99
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- ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase$69.99
- ProCamera Lifetime Access$149.99
ProMovie Recorder
- Remove Watermark$2.99
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