Comparison

Horizon Camera vs ProShot

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

Head to head
About

Horizon Camera

This app ensures all your videos and photos are captured horizontally, regardless of how you hold your device. It uses your phone's gyroscope to automatically level your recordings, preventing vertical video syndrome. You can also apply filters, use front or back cameras, and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Record horizontal videos and photos
  • Automatic orientation correction
  • Multiple resolutions (VGA to 4K)
  • Slow motion support (60/120 FPS)
  • Three leveling modes
  • HDR photos
  • Eight fun filters
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Featured in Engadget, TechCrunch, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Wired, AppAdvice, Cult of Mac, TUAW! “We just wish Apple and Google had bundled this as standard." - Engadget "Brilliant, Overdue App Forces Your Phone to Take Horizontal Videos" - Gizmodo "You owe it to yourself to check out the new Horizon app for iOS." - AppAdvice "Horizon App Solves the Dumbest Thing About Smartphone Video" - WIRED "Horizon will eliminate portrait recording forever" - TUAW "Horizon for iOS means no more vertical videos" - The Next Web ______________________________ Horizon lets you record horizontal videos and photos no matter how you hold your device. Hold it upright, sideways or even keep rotating it while capturing, your captured moments will always stay horizontal! You can add filters, shoot with the back or front camera and share your creations! Ever felt the need to rotate your device while recording a video? Do you often end up with vertical videos or videos in wrong orientation? Meet Horizon! Horizon works like magic! It auto-levels your photos and videos while recording, using your device’s gyroscope. The resulting orientation is corrected so that it always stays parallel to the ground. It's like a pro gimbal rig in your hand! With Horizon you can help bring an end to the Vertical Videos Syndrome. Yes, you can now record horizontal videos, even while holding your device in portrait mode! ▶ Capture horizontal videos & photos ▶ Multiple resolutions including VGA, HD, Full HD and even 4K!* ▶ 60 and 120 (slow motion) FPS support* ▶ Three leveling modes: Flex, Rotate and Locked ▶ HDR photos ▶ Tap and hold to slow down your 120 FPS videos! ▶ Lossless zoom with the all new ‘Crisp’ resolutions!* ▶ AirPlay mirroring while recording ▶ Various video aspect ratios (Square 1:1, Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3) ▶ Record videos and photos with front or back camera ▶ Eight fun filters to choose from ▶ Video Library with clever item selection ▶ Share your creations to your favorite social network ▶ Open your videos in other apps ▶ Select Video Quality to save space (High, Medium, Low) ▶ Geotagging ▶ AF/AE Lock * https://horizoncamera.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202388411

About

ProShot

This manual camera app offers DSLR-like controls for iPhone and iPad, enabling users to capture high-quality photos and videos. It provides advanced features like ProRAW, ProRes, and manual adjustments for exposure, ISO, and focus, catering to both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • DSLR-like manual controls
  • ProRAW and ProRes support
  • Adjustable exposure, ISO, white balance
  • Bulb mode for light trails and stargazing
  • Timelapse and bracket exposure
  • Manual focus assist and focus peaking
  • 4K video with adjustable frame rates
Features
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"World-class photography app" - iMore "The screen layouts are excellent. DSLRs could learn a thing or two." - Engadget "If you can name it, chances are ProShot has it" - Gizmodo ► Loved by over 1M+ photographers! Welcome to ProShot, the ultimate manual camera app for iPhone and iPad. ProShot puts the power of ProRAW, ProRes and DSLR controls right in your pocket, empowering you to capture stunning photos and videos in any situation. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started, ProShot has something for you. ► MANUAL CONTROLS Unlock DSLR-like precision for crystal-clear photos and video. Full manual, semi-auto, or smart Auto modes let you adjust exposure, ISO, white balance, and more, while auto ISO & shutter speed limits let you fine-tune motion blur and noise, just like the big cameras. ► PROFESSIONAL TOOLS ProShot adjusts to your changing world. Fly through camera settings with its unique Dual Dial system. Record video instantly with the press of a button. Paint with light trails or stargaze via Bulb mode. Fine-tune your experience with remappable controls, histograms, focus peaking, compass, Night UI to preserve vision, and so much more. ► PRIVACY BUILT-IN Zero data harvesting - your images and info stay secure, because that’s the way it should be. There is so much more to ProShot. Below is a list of some of the many features waiting for you. ProShot is under constant development, so great new things are always on the horizon! ► PHOTO FEATURES - Auto, Program, Manual, and two Custom modes, just like a DSLR - Shutter priority, ISO priority, Automatic, and Full Manual control - Adjust exposure, ISO, shutter speed, flash, focus, torch intensity, white balance and more - Set max ISO and max shutter speed options - ProRAW, RAW (DNG), HEIC, and JPEG formats - Option for zero processing for pure images without AI filters - Live Photo support - Unlimited shutter speed (Bulb) with Live Photo support for gorgeous night videos - Portrait mode - Black and White mode - 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, and 1:1 aspect ratios - Light Painting with special modes for capturing water and light trails - Timelapse (intervalometer and video), with full manual control - Zero-lag bracket exposure up to ±3 EV - Manual focus assist and focus peaking with customizable color - Front-facing camera support with full manual control - Zoom up to 15X using just one finger - Grid, histogram, compass, noise reduction and many more options - Customizable accent color and UI layout to fit your style - Dedicated Night UI to preserve your night vision - Camera roll seamlessly integrated into the viewfinder - Lock Screen widgets ► VIDEO FEATURES - All Photo mode controls are also available in Video mode - 4K video with extreme bitrate options - Adjustable frame rate from 24 FPS up to 240 FPS - Support for H.264, H.265 and ProRES formats - Timelapse video up to 4K - Industry-standard options for 180 degree rule - Support for external microphones - Monitor audio level and video file size in real-time - Change any camera parameter, even during video recording - Capture full resolution still frames during video recording - Support for simultaneous audio playback (like Spotify) while recording - Video light with adjustable intensity Leave the heavy DSLR at home, ProShot's got your back. User guide: https://www.riseupgames.com/proshot/ios Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMKtcX5ufjw

Screenshots

Horizon Camera4 screens
ProShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Horizon Camera at Free against ProShot's $7.99. Horizon Camera also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). ProShot's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (74% vs 56%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Horizon Camera is free to download; ProShot costs $7.99 up front. Horizon Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProShot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProShot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Horizon Camera's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProShot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, ProShot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Horizon Camera versus ProShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizon CameraProShot
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.7 (65 ratings)4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings651.3K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPZ Mobile LimitedRise Up Games

Customer experience

Horizon Camera

All ratings65 ratings
Positive64.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative29.6%

ProShot

All ratings1,309 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews942 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

Horizon Camera

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Keeps video horizontal
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🎥 Useful for recording videos
  • 💡 Innovative idea

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📽️ Shaky and unstable video
  • 🔇 Audio not in sync
  • 🔍 Autofocus issues

ProShot

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent camera app
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust manual controls
  • 💡 Great alternative to stock camera app
  • 👍 Powerful features for photographers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with specific camera features
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • 🐛 Confusing UI in some areas

Bugs and requests

Horizon Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Orientation detection problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add photo mode
  • Improve video quality and stabilization
  • Ability to edit and flip videos
  • Zoom functionality
  • Pause/resume recording
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  • Customizable settings

ProShot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Screen freezes when switching between portrait and landscape
  • Video recording issues causing lost footage
  • Incorrect date/time and location data in photos
  • Blank screen when opening the app

Requested features

8 requests
  • Burst mode
  • More flexibility on 48MP settings
  • Remote/Apple Watch shutter control
  • Improved video quality
  • Live histogram
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  • Anamorphic lens support
  • Cinematic mode support
  • Tint control option

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Horizon Camera

One-time4
  • Remove watermark$0.99
  • Hollywood Filter Pack$0.99
  • Sherlock Filter Pack$0.99
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  • Premium$1.99
2 purchases

ProShot

One-time2
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$4.99

Questions

Is Horizon Camera free?
Horizon Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProShot free?
ProShot costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Horizon Camera or ProShot?
ProShot is rated higher. Horizon Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while ProShot averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Horizon Camera or ProShot have ads?
Neither Horizon Camera nor ProShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Horizon Camera or ProShot?
Horizon Camera ships an update fortnightly, and ProShot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Horizon Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and ProShot on October 14, 2026.

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