ProCam vs Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProCam
This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.
- Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance
- RAW (DNG) and TIFF file format support
- Multiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)
- High frame rate and resolution video recording
- Non-destructive photo and video editing
- 60 filters and 17 creative lenses
- Live histogram and focus assist
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***ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS*** SHOOTING MODES - Photo - Burst Mode - Slow Shutter - Portrait Mode - supported on all dual lens camera system as well as iPhone XR and iPhone SE 2020 - 3D Photo - requires dual lens camera system - Video - Time Lapse PHOTO SHUTTER RELEASE OPTIONS - Self-Timer - Anti-Shake - Screen Shutter / Big Button - Interval VIDEO FRAME RATES AND RESOLUTIONS - VGA, 720p, 1080p - 4K Ultra HD - 3264x1836 upscaled to 3840x2160 - in-app purchase - iPhone 5s / iPad Air 2 and later - 4K Ultra HD - 3840x2160 - native support on iPhone 6s / Plus and later - 4K Max - 4032x2268 - in-app purchase - iPhone 6s / Plus and later - High frame rate: * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 720p - iPhone 5 / iPad mini and later * 96 / 100 /120 fps 720p - iPhone 5s / iPad Air 2 and later * 192 / 200 / 240 fps 720p - iPhone 6 and later * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 1080p - iPhone 6 and later * 96 / 100 / 120 fps 1080p - iPhone 6s / Plus and later * 192 / 200 / 240 fps 1080p - iPhone 8 and later * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 4K - iPhone 8 and later TIME LAPSE FRAME RATES AND RESOLUTIONS - VGA, 720p, 1080p - 4K Ultra HD - 3264x1836 upscaled to 3840x2160 - in-app purchase - iPhone 5 / iPad Air 2 and later - 4K Ultra HD - 3840x2160 - native support on iPhone 6s / Plus and later - 4K Max - 4032x2268 - in-app purchase - iPhone 6s / Plus and later - High frame rate: * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 720p - all devices * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 1080p - all devices * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 4K - iPhone 5 / iPad Air 2 and later * 48 / 50 / 60 fps 4K Max - iPhone 6s / Plus and later MANUAL CONTROLS - Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance controls - Scroll and steppers system inspired by DSLR cameras - Tap location accurate manual focus assist - True focus peaking - Zebra stripes - overexposure warning - Live shutter speed, ISO, focus, and WB values - Manual controls are supported in all photo and video modes MAIN CAMERA FEATURES - RAW (DNG) iOS 10 - iPhone 6s / iPad Pro 9.7 and later - Lossless TIFF file format support - Intelligent 3-shot HDR - AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) with RAW support for high contrast conditions - Live light level histogram - Adjustable aspect ratio (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1) - Video pause/resume functionality - Video audio meter (Avg. / Peak signal levels) - Still photo capture during video recording - Realtime video stabilization (ON/OFF) - Video disk space indicator - Thirds grid and horizontal tiltmeter. - Date / time / location / Copyright stamp PHOTO / VIDEO EDITOR & PHOTO EDITING EXTENSION - Nondestructive editing - all edits, including cropping, are completely amendable / reversible - 60 expertly crafted filters - 17 lenses: Vignette / White Vignette / Fisheye / Tilt Shift / Macro / Tiny Planet / Wormhole / Split / Kaleidoscope I, II, III, IV, V / Ripple / Striped / Hatched / Halftone - 19 comprehensive adjustment tools - Trimming, cropping, rotating, mirroring, straightening, and perspective correction - Extremely accurate timeline with the ability to review videos frame by frame - Ability to add background music
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.
- Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)
- RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modes
- Manual focus override
- Custom white balance settings
- RGB histogram and clipping warnings
- Composition aids (grid, level)
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RAW+ is a minimalist camera for purists and professionals and puts total creative control back into your hands with a streamlined, manual-first interface. Shoot in RAW, JPG or both simultaneously. RAW+ is ALWAYS manual exposure- shutter and ISO controls are always on screen and easily accessible via huge sliders(The aperture is fixed on the iPhone and thus not adjustable- but you knew that already). Manual focus override any time as well as custom white balance settings. Professional Imaging Pipeline- TrueRAW: Shoot pure, unadulterated RAW data with zero post-processing. ProRAW: Leverage Apple’s fusion pipeline and high-dynamic-range enhancements. 48MP Support: Toggle maximum resolution for ProRAW on supported sensors and lenses. Manual Focus Override: Take control of your focal plane at any moment. Custom White Balance: Choose from 8 presets or set a specific Kelvin value. Essential Tools- RGB Histogram: Monitor your color channels in real-time. Clipping Warnings: Live highlights and shadow overlays to prevent lost detail. Composition Aids: Integrated Grid and Level overlays for perfect framing. Format Flexibility: Support for RAW, ProRAW, and high-quality JPG. Compatibility- RAW Support: iPhone SE, 6s, and newer devices. ProRAW Support: iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and all subsequent Pro models. Terms of Service: dynamicappdesign.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ at Free against ProCam's $9.99. ProCam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ is free to download; ProCam costs $9.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCam has 35K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+'s.
ProCam ships an update every 9 days, Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProCam | Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (35K ratings) — better | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 59.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinkerworks Apps | Dynamic App Design LLC |
Customer experience
ProCam
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
User reviews
ProCam
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera app for photographers
- 👍 Lots of manual controls and features
- 🔍 Excellent image quality and RAW support
- 🎥 Good video capabilities including 4K
- 💡 Innovative features like long exposure
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase system
- 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Can overheat and drain battery
- 📥 Issues with saving and exporting photos/videos
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 High-quality RAW photos
- 👍 Intuitive manual controls
- 🚀 Powerful camera overhaul
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for photography enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Unreliable file saving
- 🐛 Inconsistent image quality
- 🐛 Slow performance
Bugs and requests
ProCam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when deleting photos
- Inconsistent behavior with RAW/TIFF formats
- Issues with external mic support in video mode
- Problems with long exposure and time-lapse features
Requested features
5 requests- Improved video editing and export options
- Better integration with Apple's ecosystem
- More intuitive controls and UI
- Faster processing and saving of photos/videos
- Expanded support for newer iPhone camera features
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect RAW file naming
- Photos disappearing from gallery
- Automatic photo capture
- Exposure preview not matching final image
Requested features
8 requests- Zoom functionality
- Longer shutter speed options
- Larger focus preview window
- Aperture control
- Countdown timer
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- Auto mode
- Square aspect ratio
- Flash support
In-app purchases
ProCam
- Batch Photo ActionsFree
- ZERO: Direct Sensor CaptureFree
- AI SpatialFree
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- The Urban Collection$0.99
- The Elemental Collection$0.99
- The Master Collection$1.99
- 4K Ultra HD Time Lapse$2.99
- 4K Ultra HD Video$4.99
- 8K Max Time Lapse$4.99
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- RAW+ Premium Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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