# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs ProMovie Recorder

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 (#172 vs unranked). ProMovie Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 74%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | ProMovie Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promovie-recorder/id1076481548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Panda Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/905328531) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Photo & Video, #185 Top Grossing · 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | 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.)


### ProMovie Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promovie-recorder/id1076481548)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent video quality and control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Powerful manual camera controls
- 🔒 No subscription required
- 👍 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is ProMovie Recorder free?

ProMovie Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while ProMovie Recorder averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or ProMovie Recorder have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor ProMovie Recorder shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and ProMovie Recorder every 5 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on November 7, 2026 and ProMovie Recorder on November 7, 2026.

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