# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs SWRLY

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against SWRLY's $4.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 88) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). SWRLY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; SWRLY costs $4.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SWRLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 88, 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 SWRLY's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, SWRLY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | SWRLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swrly/id1217621885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 54.8% 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 | #199 | **#190** |
| Size | 189 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Photo & Video, #200 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 (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.)


### SWRLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swrly/id1217621885)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Recreate the unique swirly bokeh effect of the 1840 Petzval lens. This app is ideal for portraits, offering a sharp center with artistic background blur. Explore antique film presets for a vintage photographic feel.

**Highlights:** Authentic swirly bokeh effect, Ideal for portraits, Depth and TrueDepth support, Antique film presets, Easy to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 SWRLY free?

SWRLY costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SWRLY averages 4.5 from 88 ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor SWRLY shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and SWRLY every 4 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and SWRLY on September 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProCamera. Professional Camera or SWRLY?

ProCamera. Professional Camera currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and SWRLY at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*