ProCam vs Camera
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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
ProCam ships an update every 5 days, Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | ProCam | Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (35K ratings) — better | 3.4 (17K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews — better | 33.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 17K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinkerworks Apps | Apple |
Customer experience
ProCam
Camera
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
Camera
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat 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
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
Camera
No in-app purchases









