# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Project Indigo

The clearest difference is rating: ProCamera. Professional Camera at 4.7 against Project Indigo's 3.8. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and ratings volume (11K vs 702). Project Indigo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 702, 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 45% of Project Indigo's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Project Indigo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Project Indigo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [3.8 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 702 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#149** |
| Size | 196 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Adobe Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805812963) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #209 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.)


### Project Indigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced computational photography with manual controls for a natural, SLR-like image look. It captures bursts of photos to create high-quality images with reduced noise and enhanced dynamic range, suitable for both casual and professional users.

**Highlights:** Computational photography pipeline, Natural image look (SLR-like), Full manual camera controls, Photo and Night modes, Super-resolution for zoom, Macro mode, Live viewfinder with histogram and zebra striping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image quality
- 🚀 Powerful processing algorithms
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and detail enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Overheating issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Focusing problems
- 🚫 Incompatible with some regions/devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter sound cannot be disabled
- AI-based features causing loss of detail

**Requested features**

- Support for higher resolution photos
- Improved tap-to-focus functionality
- Better optimization for battery and thermal performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Project Indigo free?

Project Indigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Project Indigo averages 3.8 from 702 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Project Indigo have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Project Indigo shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Project Indigo every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Project Indigo on October 14, 2026.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Project Indigo at #149. 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.*