Comparison

ProCam vs Camera

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Camera

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Photographic Styles
  • Portrait mode with lighting effects
  • Night Mode for low-light shots
  • Live Photos for dynamic images
  • Action mode for stable video
  • Slo-mo and time-lapse video
  • Cinematic mode for depth-of-field video
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Take stunning photos and videos with true-to-life color in any situation—from everyday moments to studio-quality portraits. Capture detailed shots in low-light situations, and unleash your creativity with features like Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, Night Mode, Live Photos, Action mode, slo-mo, time-lapse, panorama, and more*. Take incredible photos in Photo mode • Live Photos capture the moments before and after you tap the shutter, bringing your image to life • Smart HDR and Deep Fusion capture fine detail in highlights and shadows, even in low light situations • Use Photographic Styles to render skin tones with incredible nuance, or add a mood that perfectly matches the image aesthetic • Night mode reveals true-to-life color and sharp photos even in dark scenes • Panorama mode lets you take it all in and capture a wide field of view • Snap still photos while shooting video by tapping the shutter button • Capture images in Apple ProRAW for more creative control over highlights, shadows, and color in post-processing while taking advantage of Camera’s intelligent image pipeline Take studio-quality portraits using Portrait mode • Capture photos with a depth-of-field effect that emphasizes your subject by blurring the background • Maximize your creativity with Portrait Lighting effects like Studio Light to brighten facial features, Contour Light for more dramatic directional lighting, and Stage Light to isolate your subject in the spotlight • Use Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting on the front-facing camera to take your selfie game to the next level Capture the moment with stunning video • Record in a variety of resolutions and frame rates up to 4K120 in stunning 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, then slow them down in Photos for a beautiful cinematic effect • Shoot slo-mo videos at up to 240 frames per second • Time-lapse lets you speed up the action • QuickTake video lets you record video in Photo mode by holding down the shutter button • Pause and resume recording video for creative cuts • Capture spatial video to relive the moment in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro • Capture ProRes HDR video at up to 4K 120 resolution when using an external storage device for the ultimate flexibility in creative post-processing workflows Cinematic mode puts a cinematographer in your pocket • Capture gorgeous video with a stunning depth of field effect and focus transitions • Choose focus points while recording—or let Cinematic mode intelligently choose them for you • Adjust focus points after recording in the Photos app Use the Camera app on Apple Watch as a remote • Choose to use a timer, use the front or rear camera, and set Live Photo and flash options, then snap away — right from your wrist * Not all features are available on all iPhone or iPad models. Refer to your device’s user guide for information on feature support.

Screenshots

ProCam4 screens
Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera at Free against ProCam's $9.99. Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). ProCam's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Camera is free to download; ProCam costs $9.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProCam ships an update every 5 days, Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ProCam versus Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProCamCamera
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (35K ratings) — better3.4 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews — better33.4% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better17K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinkerworks AppsApple

Customer experience

ProCam

All ratings35,353 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1,014 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.3%

Camera

All ratings16,402 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews2,211 reviews
Positive33.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative55.0%

User reviews

ProCam

From 35K App Store ratings

What 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

Camera

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Reliable and consistent
  • 📸 Great picture quality
  • 🤳 Convenient for quick photos

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive post-processing
  • 🔒 Camera not opening/working
  • 🔧 Buggy and unstable

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

Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen on camera startup
  • Front camera and flashlight not working
  • Camera freezing and crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More camera settings and controls
  • Pause button for video recording
  • Filters and editing options
  • Zoom/wide-angle capabilities

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ProCam

One-time9
  • 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
None

Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProCam free?
ProCam costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Camera free?
Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProCam or Camera?
ProCam is rated higher. ProCam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Camera averages 3.4 from 17K ratings.
Do ProCam or Camera have ads?
Neither ProCam nor Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProCam or Camera?
ProCam ships an update every 5 days, and Camera every 3 months. Most recently, ProCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Camera on November 3, 2026.

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