# Halide Mark III vs Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

The clearest difference is ads: Halide Mark III at none against Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor's shown. Halide Mark III also leads on chart position (#164 vs unranked). Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 41%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Halide Mark III against 4.5 for Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 50% of Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor's.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-i-pro-camera-and-editor/id1313580627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Heavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684291057) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-i-pro-camera-and-editor/id1313580627)

Capture and edit professional-quality photos with advanced camera presets and powerful editing tools. Enhance your images with AI-powered features and fine-tune every detail for stunning results.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera presets (Auto, Manual, RAW, Slow Shutter, Macro, Action), AI-powered Magic ML and UltraRes upscaling, Shooting assist options (Smile mode, Stabilizer, Burst, Timer), Comprehensive editing tools (exposure, shadows, sharpening), RAW image editing, Photo library integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Camera + (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Camera + Forever | $34.99 | per year |
| Camera+ Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Powerful editing features
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to function
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring previous purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Inability to save edited photos
- Macro mode not working as expected
- Orientation lock not functioning properly
- Panorama feature producing black images

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for full functionality
- Improved RAW image support
- Seamless integration with photo library
- More granular control over camera settings
- Timelapse and slow-motion video features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor free?

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor?

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor have ads?

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor shows ads; Halide Mark III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on September 24, 2026 and Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor on September 24, 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.*