# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Spherium

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Spherium's $4.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 26 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Spherium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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 15, 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 52% of Spherium's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Spherium every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Spherium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherium/id1502130060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | #197 |
| Size | 196 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Kyle Howells](https://appshunter.io/developer/407267571) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Photo & Video, #186 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.)


### Spherium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherium/id1502130060)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily view and share 360-degree images from your photo library. Supports high-resolution panoramas and allows for sharing full 360 photos or specific snapshots. Automatically finds equirectangular images and lets you manually exclude incorrect identifications.

**Highlights:** View 360 degree images, Supports high resolutions (4k, 8k, 16k+), Share full 360 photos, Take and share image snapshots, Automatic 360 image detection, Manual exclusion of images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Spherium free?

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

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Spherium averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Spherium shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spherium every 26 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spherium on September 22, 2026.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Spherium at #197. 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.*