# ProCam vs Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCam | Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews)** | [3.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera/id1584216193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 33.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #195 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch Photo Actions | Free | one-time |
| ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture | Free | one-time |
| AI Spatial | Free | one-time |
| The Urban Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elemental Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Master Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Time Lapse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Video | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Max Time Lapse | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera/id1584216193)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on camera startup
- Front camera and flashlight not working
- Camera freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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