# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs CameraPixels Lite

The clearest difference is rating: ProCamera. Professional Camera at 4.7 against CameraPixels Lite's 4.3. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 45) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CameraPixels Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, CameraPixels Lite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | CameraPixels Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerapixels-lite/id1125808205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Natalya Petrenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125808204) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #205 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.)


### CameraPixels Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerapixels-lite/id1125808205)

This app offers advanced manual controls for mobile photography and videography. It provides features like bracketing, slow shutter, and time-lapse modes, along with tools for macro and HDR photography. The intuitive interface helps users focus on capturing the perfect shot.

**Highlights:** Manual photography and videography controls, Exposure and focus bracketing, Slow shutter and time-lapse modes, Macro photography support, Professional HDR capabilities, ISO/Shutter priority modes, Histogram and clipping warnings

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full resolution pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is CameraPixels Lite free?

CameraPixels Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CameraPixels Lite averages 4.3 from 45 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or CameraPixels Lite have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor CameraPixels Lite shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and CameraPixels Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and CameraPixels Lite on August 27, 2026.

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