# Halide Mark III vs Pro Camera RAW

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Halide Mark III at 13K against Pro Camera RAW's 681. Halide Mark III also leads on chart position (#141 vs unranked). Pro Camera RAW's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 41%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Pro Camera RAW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 Pro Camera RAW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 13K ratings behind it against 681, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera RAW's.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Pro Camera RAW weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Pro Camera RAW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) | **[4.5 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-raw-modus-procam/id1562150140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 681 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Sarva Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200316245) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #208 Top Free · 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


### Pro Camera RAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-raw-modus-procam/id1562150140)

Take professional-quality photos with your iPhone. Gain DSLR-level manual control over exposure, ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance. Capture RAW and ProRAW images for maximum editing flexibility.

**Highlights:** DSLR-level manual controls, RAW and ProRAW capture, Full 48MP image resolution, Manual exposure, ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance, Focus peaking, Exposure bracketing, Two interface styles (Minimal, Classic)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 🔍 Excellent image quality
- 💡 Useful features like exposure bracketing
- 🤑 Reasonable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
- 🔧 Confusing or unintuitive UI elements
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Manual settings not saving properly
- Exposure bracketing feature not working reliably
- Sharing RAW photos causes app to freeze
- Torch/flash not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capabilities
- Improve manual focus control
- Implement image stabilization for all lenses
- Allow customization of file naming scheme
- Provide a zoom slider for easier zooming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is Pro Camera RAW free?

Pro Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or Pro Camera RAW?

Pro Camera RAW is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pro Camera RAW averages 4.5 from 681 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Pro Camera RAW have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor Pro Camera RAW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or Pro Camera RAW?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Pro Camera RAW weekly. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pro Camera RAW on September 25, 2026.

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