# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackmagic Camera at none against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 12. Blackmagic Camera also leads on chart position (#31 vs #188). ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Blackmagic Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProCamera. Professional Camera against 4.8 for Blackmagic Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 70% of Blackmagic Camera's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Blackmagic Camera monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #188 | **#31** |
| Size | 189 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #205 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.)


### Blackmagic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

**Highlights:** Digital film camera controls, Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films, Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO, Record to Blackmagic Cloud, Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), Professional audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options

**Reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

Blackmagic Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Blackmagic Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Blackmagic Camera shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on September 25, 2026.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Blackmagic Camera at #31. 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.*