# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Manual Camera 4

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Manual Camera 4's $3.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 343) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). Manual Camera 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Manual Camera 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProCamera. Professional Camera against 4.6 for Manual Camera 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of Manual Camera 4's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Manual Camera 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 3 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) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #195 Top Free · 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.)


### Manual Camera 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801)

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable exposure and ISO, RAW photo capture, Real-time histogram, Focus peaking, Video format switching, HDR and 4K video recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎥 Excellent manual control over camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus)
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase with no subscriptions
- 🎬 Strong video recording capabilities with multiple frame rates and resolutions
- 🔍 Precise manual focus control with focus peaking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain iOS versions and devices
- ⚠️ Inconsistent slider precision for fine adjustments
- ❌ No aperture control available
- 🔧 Limited shutter speed range (maximum ~1/1000 or 1/2 second)
- 🎨 No HDR support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS beta versions
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Crashes during video recording on longer clips
- Crashes when zooming in video mode
- Crashes when setting shutter speed to half second

**Requested features**

- Physical camera button support
- HDR mode (On/Off/Auto)
- 1:1 aspect ratio support
- Mute shutter sound option
- Longer shutter speeds (bulb/time exposure mode)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Manual Camera 4 free?

Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera 4?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera 4 have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Manual Camera 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Manual Camera 4?

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on September 22, 2026.

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