# Halide Mark III vs Macro by Camera+

The clearest difference is price: Halide Mark III at Free against Macro by Camera+'s $0.99. Halide Mark III also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (13K vs 23). Macro by Camera+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Halide Mark III is free to download; Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99 up front. Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Macro by Camera+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Halide Mark III holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 13K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 26% of Macro by Camera+'s.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Macro by Camera+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews)** | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | #188 |
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Macro by Camera+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily capture stunning close-up photos with intelligent lens selection and powerful manual controls. Enhance your subject's clarity and contrast with built-in tools for framing and focus.

**Highlights:** Intelligent lens selection, Manual focus control, Manual EV control, Focus peaking overlay, Grid for composition, Histogram visualization, Automatic contrast enhancement

**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 Macro by Camera+ free?

Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or Macro by Camera+?

Halide Mark III is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Macro by Camera+ averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Macro by Camera+ have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor Macro by Camera+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or Macro by Camera+?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on September 27, 2026 and Macro by Camera+ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Halide Mark III or Macro by Camera+?

Halide Mark III currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Macro by Camera+ at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*