# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Cat's Eye

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Cat's Eye's $3.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). Cat's Eye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; Cat's Eye costs $3.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cat's Eye asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat's Eye 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 1, 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 Cat's Eye's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Cat's Eye every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Cat's Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-eye-manual-camera/id6810431667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [ANDRES ARTURO AROCHA DIAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783085470) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Photo & Video, #187 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 (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.)


### Cat's Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-eye-manual-camera/id6810431667)

This app offers manual camera controls with real aperture simulation for iPhone 18 Pro models. Adjust shutter, ISO, and zoom without menus, and utilize advanced features like focus peaking and zebras for precise control over your shots.

**Highlights:** Real aperture simulation (ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4), On-screen shutter, aperture, ISO, and zoom controls, Focus peaking with distance measurement, Zebras and histogram for exposure control, HEIF, JPEG, or ProRAW output up to 48 MP, Manual white balance in Kelvin

**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 Cat's Eye free?

Cat's Eye costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cat's Eye?

Cat's Eye is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Cat's Eye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cat's Eye have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Cat's Eye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Cat's Eye?

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cat's Eye every 3 days. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cat's Eye on October 22, 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.*