Comparison

ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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: procameraterms.cocologics.com

About

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)
  • RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modes
  • Manual focus override
  • Custom white balance settings
  • RGB histogram and clipping warnings
  • Composition aids (grid, level)
Features
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RAW+ is a minimalist camera for purists and professionals and puts total creative control back into your hands with a streamlined, manual-first interface. Shoot in RAW, JPG or both simultaneously. RAW+ is ALWAYS manual exposure- shutter and ISO controls are always on screen and easily accessible via huge sliders(The aperture is fixed on the iPhone and thus not adjustable- but you knew that already). Manual focus override any time as well as custom white balance settings. Professional Imaging Pipeline- TrueRAW: Shoot pure, unadulterated RAW data with zero post-processing. ProRAW: Leverage Apple’s fusion pipeline and high-dynamic-range enhancements. 48MP Support: Toggle maximum resolution for ProRAW on supported sensors and lenses. Manual Focus Override: Take control of your focal plane at any moment. Custom White Balance: Choose from 8 presets or set a specific Kelvin value. Essential Tools- RGB Histogram: Monitor your color channels in real-time. Clipping Warnings: Live highlights and shadow overlays to prevent lost detail. Composition Aids: Integrated Grid and Level overlays for perfect framing. Format Flexibility: Support for RAW, ProRAW, and high-quality JPG. Compatibility- RAW Support: iPhone SE, 6s, and newer devices. ProRAW Support: iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and all subsequent Pro models. Terms of Service: dynamicappdesign.com/tos

Screenshots

ProCamera. Professional Camera4 screens
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ProCamera. Professional Camera at none against Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s shown. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ProCamera. Professional Camera versus Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProCamera. Professional CameraManual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocologicsDynamic App Design LLC

Customer experience

ProCamera. Professional Camera

All ratings11,304 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,323 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.6%

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

All ratings2,385 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

ProCamera. Professional Camera

From 11K App Store ratings

What 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

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality RAW photos
  • 👍 Intuitive manual controls
  • 🚀 Powerful camera overhaul
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for photography enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Subscription model
  • 🐛 Unreliable file saving
  • 🐛 Inconsistent image quality
  • 🐛 Slow performance

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.)

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect RAW file naming
  • Photos disappearing from gallery
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Exposure preview not matching final image

Requested features

8 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Longer shutter speed options
  • Larger focus preview window
  • Aperture control
  • Countdown timer
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  • Auto mode
  • Square aspect ratio
  • Flash support

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ProCamera. Professional Camera

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time7
  • StreetFree
  • vivid HDR in Pro Camera$3.99
  • Night Camera & Long Exposure$3.99
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  • San Fran$9.99
  • Private Lightbox$19.99
  • ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase$69.99
  • ProCamera Lifetime Access$149.99
3 purchases

Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RAW+ Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?
ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ free?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+?
ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ have ads?
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ shows ads; ProCamera. Professional Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+?
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ on September 25, 2026.

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