# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs VSCO Capture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSCO Capture at none against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 12. VSCO Capture also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 218) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 218, 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 67% of VSCO Capture's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, VSCO Capture every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | VSCO Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 67.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Visual Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/513526768) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Photo & Video, #198 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.)


### VSCO Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219)

Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.

**Highlights:** 50+ live photo filters, Real-time video presets, Live Bloom and Halation effects, Live film grain, Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed), RAW capture support, Seamless syncing with VSCO editor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and Fun
- 🚀 Cool looks, easy to use
- 🚀 Super slick, great features
- 🚀 Love it!!!
- 🚀 Fuji-style experience on iOS!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Box when adjusting the preset
- 🐛 Love it, but needs some bug fixing
- 🔒 Can't export full quality

**Reported bugs**

- Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button

**Requested features**

- Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
- Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
- Consolidated with the main VSCO app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is VSCO Capture free?

VSCO Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while VSCO Capture averages 4.4 from 218 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or VSCO Capture have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor VSCO Capture shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and VSCO Capture every 9 days. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 27, 2026 and VSCO Capture on September 26, 2026.

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