# Halide Mark III vs VSCO Capture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSCO Capture at none against Halide Mark III's 3. VSCO Capture also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Halide Mark III's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 224) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). 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. VSCO Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Halide Mark III against 4.4 for VSCO Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 14K ratings behind it against 224, 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 67% of VSCO Capture's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | VSCO Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews)** | [4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **67.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Visual Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/513526768) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### VSCO Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-capture-preset-camera/id6741483219)

Capture photos and videos with over 50 live filters and real-time effects. Offers granular manual controls for exposure, ISO, and more, allowing for precise aesthetic control as you shoot. Supports RAW capture and seamless syncing with a photo editor.

**Highlights:** 50+ live photo filters, Real-time video presets, Live Bloom and Halation effects, Live film grain, Manual camera controls (exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed), RAW capture support, Seamless syncing with VSCO editor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful and Fun
- 🚀 Cool looks, easy to use
- 🚀 Super slick, great features
- 🚀 Love it!!!
- 🚀 Fuji-style experience on iOS!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black Box when adjusting the preset
- 🐛 Love it, but needs some bug fixing
- 🔒 Can't export full quality

**Reported bugs**

- Can't switch to 5x lens on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Can't select a lens after tapping the lens option button

**Requested features**

- Add grain, adjust/lock ISO, and adjust/lock white balance
- Multiple exposures, slow shutter/light trails, and video
- Consolidated with the main VSCO app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

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

### Is VSCO Capture free?

VSCO Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or VSCO Capture?

Halide Mark III is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while VSCO Capture averages 4.4 from 224 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or VSCO Capture have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor VSCO Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or VSCO Capture?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and VSCO Capture every 11 days. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on October 22, 2026 and VSCO Capture on October 22, 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.*