# ProCam vs Manual Camera 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manual Camera 4 at none against ProCam's 9. Manual Camera 4 also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99). ProCam's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 343) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCam costs $9.99 and Manual Camera 4 $3.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Manual Camera 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ProCam against 4.6 for Manual Camera 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCam has 35K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 67% of Manual Camera 4's.

ProCam ships an update every 9 days, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCam | Manual Camera 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews) | [4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCam

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Photo & Video (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


### Manual Camera 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801)

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable exposure and ISO, RAW photo capture, Real-time histogram, Focus peaking, Video format switching, HDR and 4K video recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎥 Excellent manual control over camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus)
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase with no subscriptions
- 🎬 Strong video recording capabilities with multiple frame rates and resolutions
- 🔍 Precise manual focus control with focus peaking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain iOS versions and devices
- ⚠️ Inconsistent slider precision for fine adjustments
- ❌ No aperture control available
- 🔧 Limited shutter speed range (maximum ~1/1000 or 1/2 second)
- 🎨 No HDR support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS beta versions
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Crashes during video recording on longer clips
- Crashes when zooming in video mode
- Crashes when setting shutter speed to half second

**Requested features**

- Physical camera button support
- HDR mode (On/Off/Auto)
- 1:1 aspect ratio support
- Mute shutter sound option
- Longer shutter speeds (bulb/time exposure mode)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCam free?

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

### Is Manual Camera 4 free?

Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCam or Manual Camera 4?

ProCam and Manual Camera 4 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35K and 343 ratings respectively.

### Do ProCam or Manual Camera 4 have ads?

Neither ProCam nor Manual Camera 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCam or Manual Camera 4?

ProCam ships an update every 9 days, and Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, ProCam was updated on September 26, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on September 26, 2026.

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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.*