# ProCam vs Halide Mark III

The clearest difference is price: Halide Mark III at Free against ProCam's $9.99. ProCam's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 41%) and chart position (#18 vs #152). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Halide Mark III is free to download; ProCam costs $9.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 41% of Halide Mark III's.

ProCam ships an update every 6 days, Halide Mark III every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCam | Halide Mark III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews)** | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #152 |
| Size | 89 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCam

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #181 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


### Halide Mark III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus controls, Neural Macro for close-up shots, 14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture, Exposure tools: histograms, waveform, zebras, Focus peaking and loupe, Gesture-based interface, Included photography lessons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🔍 Excellent RAW capture and editing
- 📷 Macro and depth features
- 🎨 Great image quality and color

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Depth/portrait mode limitations
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Zoom functionality issues
- Landscape mode UI problems

**Requested features**

- Shutter speed adjustment
- Live depth/bokeh preview
- Custom white balance
- Time-lapse and video recording
- Ability to save settings/presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCam free?

ProCam costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Halide Mark III free?

Halide Mark III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProCam or Halide Mark III?

ProCam is rated higher. ProCam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Halide Mark III averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do ProCam or Halide Mark III have ads?

Neither ProCam nor Halide Mark III shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCam or Halide Mark III?

ProCam ships an update every 6 days, and Halide Mark III every 11 days. Most recently, ProCam was updated on October 15, 2026 and Halide Mark III on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProCam or Halide Mark III?

ProCam currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Halide Mark III at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*