ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Original Pictures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProCamera. Professional Camera
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.
- 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
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Upgrade your photography – start your free 7-day trial today! THE ORIGINAL: ProCamera is the ultimate photo and video app for enthusiasts, creatives, and professionals. Experience the power of a DSLR camera with ProCamera's innovative features and seamless integration with your iOS photo library. ProCamera perfectly blends simplicity with sophistication: Choose from easy point-and-shoot mode, semi-automatic mode or dive into full manual controls with just a tap. Effortlessly capture stunning images and film like a pro with advanced features and support for external lenses and microphones. The powerful editing suite allows you to elevate your images with a wide range of tools for complete creative control. Know everything about your captures with our pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer. Enjoy custom sharing options to easily remove geo-tags for increased privacy or downsize photos and videos to save data. Trusted since 2009 and continuously refined through years of innovation, ProCamera is loved worldwide: Featured by Apple, numerous prestigious awards and more than 40k 5-star reviews! ––– KEY FEATURES FOR UNRIVALED CONTROL ––– Independent focus & exposure control Auto, Semi-Auto, full Manual mode Manual focus & focus peaking Exposure compensation with zebra stripes Portrait mode with depth preview RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF Optical & digital zoom (up to 24x) Manual white balance (incl. gray card calibration) Support for all lenses (ultra wide, wide, tele, LiDAR) 48 MP photos (iPhone 14 Pro and up) Configurable capture quality Lock screen camera Support for Camera Control Button (iPhone 16 and up) Custom launch settings Selftimer & ProTimer intervalometer Selfie mode with display flash Image stabilization on/off EXIF & metadata viewer Live Histogram Aspect Ratios (4:3, 5:4, 3:2, 1:1, 16:9, 2:1, 2.4:1, 3:1, golden ratio) Adjustable LED light Rapid Fire photo series Apple Watch Remote Trigger Powerful gallery with iCloud integration Support for iOS albums Mirroring options Anti-Shake 3D Tiltmeter Photo Compass Code Scanner (QR, Barcode,…) Date stamp & copyright field Volume button & full screen trigger Lightbox (optional internal save location for easy file sharing) ––– ADDITIONAL VIDEO FEATURES ––– Video resolution options (4K, 1080, 720, 480 VGA) Frame rates (24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 96, 100, 120, 192, 200, 240 fps) Codecs (H.264, H.265 HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW) Log profile High bitrate recording Record to external USB-C drive Connect bluetooth, lightning, USB microphones Stereo audio & Audiometer Disk space indicator Still photo capture while filming ––– PHOTO EDITING ––– ProRAW/RAW Editing Depth editing (Bokeh, simulated aperture) EDR and ISO HDR 100+ photo filters Wide range of pro tools Save & export options (resize, convert to jpeg, remove geotag) Automatic Perspective Correction (APC) ––– INCLUDED PREMIUM FEATURES ––– Get access to premium features such as Auto Perspective Correction with Live Preview for professional-looking photos free of perspective distortion, custom camera presets (Exposure, WB, Focus) for a fast and consistent workflow, anamorphic lens support, (RAW) exposure bracketing, safeguarded Private Lightbox folder, and specialty photo filter sets. After the free trial, ProCamera is available as a subscription. Terms & Conditions: procamera-app.com/terms
Original Pictures
Capture photos with a natural, detailed look by avoiding artificial sharpening and heavy processing. This app uses a RAW pipeline to output JPEG files, preserving original sensor data and avoiding common camera app issues like over-sharpening or HDR artifacts.
- Natural, detailed photo capture
- RAW pipeline for JPEG output
- Preserves original sensor data
- Avoids over-sharpening and noise reduction
- Access to low-level RAW parameters
- Lightweight and responsive shooting experience
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Original Pictures captures images of a natural, detailed look without artificial sharpening or heavy processing. The app uses RAW pipeline to output JPEG files directly, preserving the original texture and color from sensor. This avoids the common issues seen in normal camera apps, such as over-sharpening, aggressive noise reduction, or HDR fusion artifacts. Comparing with similar apps, Original Pictures offers: 1. Access to low-level RAW parameters, including exposure compensation, RAW boost, tint, white balance, and an optical stabilization toggle. 2. No complex features or image filters running in the background. The app is optimized all for a lightweight, responsive, power-efficient everyday shooting experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Original Pictures at 100% against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 74%. ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Original Pictures sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Original Pictures every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Original Pictures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cocologics | Sirui Li |
Customer experience
ProCamera. Professional Camera
Original Pictures
Bugs and requests
ProCamera. Professional Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode
Requested features
5 requests- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)
Original Pictures
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ProCamera. Professional Camera
- ProCamera Up Monthly Access$1.991 Month
- ProCamera Weekly Access$3.997 Days
- ProCamera Monthly Access$7.991 Month
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- ProCamera Up Yearly Access7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- ProCamera Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- vivid HDR in Pro Camera$3.99
- Night Camera & Long Exposure$3.99
- Private Lightbox$19.99
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- ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase$69.99
- ProCamera Lifetime Access$149.99
Original Pictures
- Full Version$5.99
Questions
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