# ManualShot vs M=Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ManualShot at none against M=Camera's 1. ManualShot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 59%). M=Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M=Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ManualShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

M=Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of ManualShot's written reviews are positive against 59% of M=Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, M=Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManualShot | M=Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualshot/id891992855/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcamera/id1238096354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) |

## What reviewers say

### ManualShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualshot/id891992855)

Take more complex photos and videos with advanced camera controls. Adjust focus, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO for creative effects. Unlock manual shooting capabilities beyond your device's default camera app.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, White balance adjustment, Shutter speed and ISO settings, Background blur effects, Photo and video recording modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### M=Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcamera/id1238096354)

Take full creative control of your mobile photography with advanced manual settings. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, focal length, and white balance for professional-quality shots. Supports various formats and lenses for a sophisticated shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Manual ISO control, Manual shutter speed control, Manual focal length adjustment, White balance temperature control, Ultra-wide camera lens support, HEIC photo and HEVC video recording, Live Photos functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManualShot free?

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

### Is M=Camera free?

M=Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ManualShot or M=Camera?

M=Camera is rated higher. ManualShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while M=Camera averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do ManualShot or M=Camera have ads?

M=Camera shows ads; ManualShot does not.

### Which is updated more often, ManualShot or M=Camera?

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, and M=Camera every 2 months. Most recently, ManualShot was updated on October 24, 2026 and M=Camera on October 24, 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.*