ProCamera. Professional Camera vs ShutterLab
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: procameraterms.cocologics.com
ShutterLab
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Turn your iPhone into a professional camera. Shutter Lab is a high-end camera app designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Go beyond auto mode and take full control of every setting to achieve the exact results you want. Powerful Manual Controls Precise ISO, shutter speed, and exposure (EV) adjustments Manual focus White balance control Lens selection (Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele) Professional Image Pipeline RAW / HEIC / JPEG / TIFF support LUT color grading Display P3 and sRGB Highlight roll-off Fake Log support Advanced Shooting Tools Exposure bracketing Focus peaking Zebra stripes RGB histogram Grid and leveler Fully Customizable Shooting Environment HUD configuration Adjustable UI opacity Custom presets Smart HDR Stabilization Why Shutter Lab? Shutter Lab is more than just a camera app. It leverages the full capability of your iPhone sensor to deliver a DSLR-like shooting experience. Go beyond capturing photos — create your work of art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShutterLab at none against ProCamera. Professional Camera's 12. ShutterLab also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). ProCamera. Professional Camera's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShutterLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, ShutterLab every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | ProCamera. Professional Camera | ShutterLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cocologics | JIN KIM |
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.)
ShutterLab
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
- StreetFree
- vivid HDR in Pro Camera$3.99
- Night Camera & Long Exposure$3.99
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- San Fran$9.99
- Private Lightbox$19.99
- ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase$69.99
- ProCamera Lifetime Access$149.99
ShutterLab
No in-app purchases
Questions
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