# Halide Mark III vs Pro Cam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Halide Mark III at 13K against Pro Cam's 170. Halide Mark III also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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 Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 13K ratings behind it against 170, 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 48% of Pro Cam'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, Pro Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Pro Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews)** | [4.2 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-cam-professional-camera/id1633090634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [RainbowFactory LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670679665) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Pro Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-cam-professional-camera/id1633090634)

Capture professional-quality photos with advanced controls for brightness, exposure, and zoom. Choose from various formats including RAW for maximum image quality. Ideal for both aspiring and seasoned photographers.

**Highlights:** Custom brightness and exposure controls, Support for JPG, PRO, RAW, and HEIF formats, Multiple zoom options, Timer for up to 200 shots, ProRaw format capture, Time lapse functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Takes good photos of TV screens
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🌟 High quality pictures
- 💡 Captures memories effectively
- 📸 Good for selfies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription/payment
- 👎 App is not free as expected
- 💸 Paid to use after initial period
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access
- 🚫 Cannot use without paying for pro

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pressing the shutter button
- App requires subscription to use
- App requires full photo library access
- App shows 'Unable to capture depth' error
- No camera image displayed

**Requested features**

- Allow use without paying for pro
- Add reverse capability to slow motion
- Include 0.5x feature on SE models
- Improve handling of full phone storage
- Allow selected photo access only


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is Pro Cam free?

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

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

Halide Mark III is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pro Cam averages 4.2 from 170 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Pro Cam have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor Pro Cam shows ads.

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

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Pro Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pro Cam on September 21, 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.*