# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Manual

The clearest difference is price: ProCamera. Professional Camera at Free against Manual's $3.99. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (74% vs 41%). Manual's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download; Manual costs $3.99 up front. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Manual sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 278, 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 41% of Manual's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Manual every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Manual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.2 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-raw-camera/id917146276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 278 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Will Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/306029453) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Photo & Video, #185 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.)


### Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-raw-camera/id917146276)

Take full control of your iPhone camera with custom exposure settings. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and more to capture professional-quality images in RAW DNG format. Ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings.

**Highlights:** Custom exposure controls, RAW DNG image format, Shutter speed adjustment, ISO control, Manual focus, Focus zoom, Histogram

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great manual controls
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Precise control over ISO, shutter speed, and white balance
- 📷 Powerful photography tool for iPhone
- 🎨 Allows creative control over photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Finicky and unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely set desired settings
- 🔍 Cropped viewfinder
- 🔍 Missing features like aperture control

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- RAW images come out blurry
- Exposure compensation not working as expected
- Focus issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Longer shutter speed options
- Self-timer and burst mode
- Ability to lock white balance
- Improved RAW image quality
- Volume button shutter release


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

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

### Is Manual free?

Manual costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Manual averages 4.2 from 278 ratings.

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

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Manual shows ads.

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

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Manual every 2 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on November 8, 2026 and Manual on November 6, 2026.

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