# Halide Mark III vs Prime

The clearest difference is price: Halide Mark III at Free against Prime's $2.99. Halide Mark III also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 66). Prime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (55% vs 41%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Halide Mark III is free to download; Prime costs $2.99 up front. Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Halide Mark III holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 14K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 55% of Prime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Prime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Prime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews)** | [4.2 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-raw-manual-camera/id1060333629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Klinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/449111501) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Prime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-raw-manual-camera/id1060333629)

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with this intuitive manual camera app. Features like Smart Focus Peaking™ and live metering help you achieve precise shots. Capture in RAW format for maximum editing flexibility.

**Highlights:** Smart Focus Peaking™, Full manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, RAW and RAW + JPEG capture, Live Light Meter, Shutter and ISO priority modes, Composition overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is Prime free?

Prime costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Halide Mark III is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Prime averages 4.2 from 66 ratings.

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

Neither Halide Mark III nor Prime shows ads.

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

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Prime every 4 months. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on October 23, 2026 and Prime on October 22, 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.*