Comparison

ProCamera. Professional Camera vs DSLR Camera

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

DSLR Camera

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure and focus control
  • Advanced image analysis tools
  • 8K Time-lapse photography
  • Multi-camera shooting modes
  • ProRes video recording
  • RAW photo formats
  • High frame rate video recording
Features
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Shooting Modes: - Professional Camera - Professional Cinema Camera - Multiple Cameras - 8K Time-lapse Photography - Film Camera Professional Camera Features: - Manual/Automatic Exposure Control (Shutter, ISO) - Manual/Automatic Focus Control - Manual/Automatic White Balance Control (Color Temperature, Tint) - Manual Zoom Control - Exposure/Focus Points of Interest - Zebra Lines, Peak Focus, False Color Image Analysis - Brightness Histogram, RGB Histogram - Macro Mode - Depth Mode - Slow Shutter Mode - Live Photos - HDR photography - Burst - Presets - Triple Camera Simultaneous Shooting - Timed Photography - De-sharpening - Level - Assist Lines - Multiple aspect ratios - Photo Quality Settings - Photo Formats (RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF, JPEG, HEIF, TIFF, RAW, PRORAW, PRORAW+JPEG) - Photo Pixels (48MP, 24MP, 12MP, 8MP, 5MP, 0.3MP) - Front Camera Mirroring Professional Cinema Camera Features: - Manual/Automatic Exposure Control (Shutter, ISO) - Manual/Automatic Focus Control - Manual/Automatic White Balance Control (Color Temperature, Tint) - Manual Zoom Control - Exposure Points of Interest, Focus Points of Interest (Supports Exposure-Focus Separation) - Zebra Lines, Peak Focus, False Color Image Analysis - Real-time Oscilloscope, including Brightness Histogram, RGB Histogram, Brightness Waveform, RGB Component Waveform, RGB Overlay Waveform - Real-time Audio Analysis - Local Video Management, Batch Saving, Batch Deletion, Supports Viewing Video Information Video Resolutions: - 4K, 3K, 2K, 1080P, 720P, 540P Video FPS: - 4K, 3K, 2K Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps - 1080P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps - 720P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps - 540P Video Recording, 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps Video Aspect Ratios: - 16:9, 1:1, 2.2:1, 4:3, 2.39:1, 3:2 Video Codecs: - HEVC, H.264, ProRes Video Dynamic Range: - SDR8, SDR10, HDR (Dolby Vision), Apple Log (Only supports iPhone 15 Pro and above models) Video Color Mapping: - LTM, GTM Video Quality: - Low (30Mbps), Standard (60Mbps), High (100Mbps), Extreme (150Mbps) Video Storage Formats: - MOV, MP4 Audio Settings: - Microphone Position (Bottom, Front, Rear) - Audio Encoding Format (AAC, PCM) - Audio Sampling Frequency (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) - Stereo Recording - Mute Recording Other Settings: - Assist Lines (Thirds, Crosshairs, Visual Safe Area, Golden Spiral, Golden Ratio, Golden Triangle) - Stabilization Support (Standard, Film, Extreme) - Video Storage Locations (Local, System, Dual Storage) Multi-Camera Shooting Features: - Picture in Picture (Displays a small window in the corner of the main screen containing the image captured by another camera) - Split Screen (Divides the screen into two parts, each displaying the image captured by different cameras) - Independent Storage (In multiple camera shooting mode, the image captured by each camera can be stored independently in different media files) Time-Lapse Photography Features: - Supports 8K resolution (Only supports iPhone 14 Pro and above models) Film Camera Features: - Film presets - Photo paper — About Subscription — Annual Subscription: $9.99 / Year About the subscription: After the trial period ends, it will automatically convert to a paid subscription. You can cancel the subscription before the trial period ends. Payment: When confirming the purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Auto-Renewal: The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Canceling Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Privacy Policy: http://www.movieoff.com/privacypolicy.html User Agreement: http://www.movieoff.com/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

ProCamera. Professional Camera4 screens
DSLR Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DSLR Camera at weekly against ProCamera. Professional Camera's every 4 weeks. DSLR Camera also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 74%). ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 655) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 DSLR Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProCamera. Professional Camera against 4.6 for DSLR Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 655, 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 86% of DSLR Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, DSLR Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ProCamera. Professional Camera versus DSLR Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProCamera. Professional CameraDSLR Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.6 (655 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better655
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocologicsXiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ProCamera. Professional Camera

All ratings11,197 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,317 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.7%

DSLR Camera

All ratings655 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative5.6%

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

DSLR Camera

From 655 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for photography and videography
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Provides professional-level features
  • 👍 Good camera performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Location data not accurate
  • 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
  • 🔋 Resets settings on app close

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.)

DSLR Camera

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add vertical video recording
  • Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
  • Improve film mode with realistic frames
  • Add zoom and burst mode features
  • Implement volume button as shutter

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
Show 4 more
  • San Fran$9.99
  • Private Lightbox$19.99
  • ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase$69.99
  • ProCamera Lifetime Access$149.99
3 purchases

DSLR Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$13.99

Questions

Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?
ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DSLR Camera free?
DSLR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or DSLR Camera?
ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 655 ratings.
Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or DSLR Camera have ads?
Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor DSLR Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or DSLR Camera?
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and DSLR Camera on September 21, 2026.

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