# Halide Mark III vs (Not Boring) Camera

Halide Mark III and (Not Boring) Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's written reviews are positive against 41% of Halide Mark III's. Halide Mark III's advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked). 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 (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.5 for Halide Mark III against 4.6 for (Not Boring) Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 70% of (Not Boring) Camera's.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 2 weeks, (Not Boring) Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | (Not Boring) Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews) | **[4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #194 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


### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or (Not Boring) Camera?

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 from 5K ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or (Not Boring) Camera have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or (Not Boring) Camera?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 2 weeks, and (Not Boring) Camera every 10 days. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on October 2, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on October 1, 2026.

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