# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Cinema P3 Pro Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinema P3 Pro Camera at every 4 days against ProCamera. Professional Camera's every 4 weeks. ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 376) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Cinema P3 Pro Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Cinema P3 Pro Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cinema P3 Pro Camera's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Cinema P3 Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews) | [4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 376 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Thomas Blackburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/326488861) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Photo & Video, #182 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.)


### Cinema P3 Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039)

This app provides professional-grade video recording tools, offering extensive manual controls for exposure, focus, and color. It supports various advanced video formats and includes real-time image analysis scopes to help users capture high-quality footage.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic camera controls, 10-bit video capture (Apple Log, HLG, Dolby Vision), Multiple video recording formats (ProRes, HEVC), Real-time image analysis scopes (Histogram, Vectorscope), Anamorphic lens support and distortion correction, LUT export and .cube LUT support, Advanced focus and audio controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| LUT Tools Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools Upgrade | $13.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible features and controls
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎥 Powerful video capture capabilities
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🔍 Comprehensive manual controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🕰️ Weird frame rate issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of remote monitoring via second device

**Reported bugs**

- Face detection focus causing crashes
- Incorrect frame rates being recorded
- Inability to delete footage from within the app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch remote control support
- Implement manual bitrate control
- Include timelapse and slow motion modes
- Allow importing custom LUTs
- Add gimbal integration and control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Cinema P3 Pro Camera free?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

ProCamera. Professional Camera and Cinema P3 Pro Camera are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 376 ratings respectively.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Cinema P3 Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 4 days. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cinema P3 Pro Camera on September 24, 2026.

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