# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs AstroShader

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against AstroShader's $1.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (11K vs 105). AstroShader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#14 vs #192). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 105, 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 61% of AstroShader's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, AstroShader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | AstroShader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshader/id6444631986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#14** |
| Size | 196 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [AstroShader Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655754202) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #204 Top Free · 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.)


### AstroShader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshader/id6444631986)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #134 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture, stack, and edit stunning astrophotography directly on your mobile device. This app streamlines the process by aligning and stacking images live during capture, eliminating the need for external software. Fine-tune your celestial images with a comprehensive suite of editing tools.

**Highlights:** Live image alignment and stacking, Manual focus control, Adjustable exposure, ISO, and white balance, Intervalometer for timed captures, Advanced image editing tools, Save in multiple formats including TIFF

**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 AstroShader free?

AstroShader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AstroShader averages 4.2 from 105 ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor AstroShader shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and AstroShader every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and AstroShader on October 13, 2026.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and AstroShader at #14. 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.*