Comparison

ProCamera. Professional Camera vs SameSpot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

SameSpot

Easily compare two photos side-by-side or with a live overlay to visualize exact changes. Ideal for tracking renovations, DIY projects, or personal progress with precise alignment tools.

Highlights
  • Live photo overlay with opacity control
  • Side-by-side comparison with slider
  • Rule-of-thirds guides for framing
  • Multiple project creation
  • On-device privacy
  • Save comparisons to camera roll
Features
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SameSpot | Precision photo comparison tool designed for tracking progress and comparing images. Capture a before photo, then overlay it on your after photo to see exact differences. Whether you're renovating a kitchen, redecorating a room, or tracking personal progress. The app's core feature is real-time overlay alignment with live opacity control. Take your after photo with the before image overlaid at your chosen transparency level, ensuring perfect composition every time. Use built-in rule-of-thirds guides to frame shots identically. Then compare them side-by-side with an adjustable slider to see precisely what changed. Everything stays private on your device, no cloud sync, no analytics, no data collection. Create multiple projects and update them anytime. Replace photos, adjust opacity, and save to your camera roll whenever you want. Perfect for renovations, DIY projects, construction progress tracking, furniture arrangement, painting work, and any project where precise before-and-after comparison matters. This app uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProCamera. Professional Camera4 screens
SameSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against SameSpot's $2.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 8) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). SameSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; SameSpot costs $2.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SameSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SameSpot 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 8, 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 SameSpot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, SameSpot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ProCamera. Professional Camera versus SameSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProCamera. Professional CameraSameSpot
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocologicsWESLEY REED LAAKER

Customer experience

ProCamera. Professional Camera

All ratings11,403 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,356 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.6%

SameSpot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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.)

SameSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ProCamera. Professional Camera

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time7
  • 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
None

SameSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?
ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SameSpot free?
SameSpot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or SameSpot?
SameSpot is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SameSpot averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or SameSpot have ads?
Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor SameSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or SameSpot?
ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and SameSpot every 2 days. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and SameSpot on October 24, 2026.

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