# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Original Pictures

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Original Pictures at 100% against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 74%. ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Original Pictures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Sirui Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594067321) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Photo & Video, #190 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | 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.)


### Original Pictures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-pictures/id6754286842)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Original Pictures free?

Original Pictures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Original Pictures have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Original Pictures shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Original Pictures every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on November 13, 2026 and Original Pictures on November 12, 2026.

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