# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs ByteWave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ByteWave at none against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 12. ByteWave also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 49) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

ByteWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 49, 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 100% of ByteWave's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, ByteWave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | ByteWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews) | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytewave/id6752225642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 681 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Cody Peter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821879214) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #191 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.)


### ByteWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytewave/id6752225642)

This GPU-powered video editor for iOS allows for on-device processing of clips with real-time effects. It offers advanced features like a custom Shader Editor, Super Resolution, and Motion Blur without requiring uploads or subscriptions. Your footage and data remain private and are never shared.

**Highlights:** GPU-powered on-device video editing, Unlimited audio track layering, Real-time effects with Metal, Custom Shader Editor, Super Resolution upscaling, Temporal Noise Reduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 ByteWave free?

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

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

ByteWave is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while ByteWave averages 5.0 from 49 ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor ByteWave shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and ByteWave every 4 days. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and ByteWave on September 23, 2026.

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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.*