# ManualShot vs Arsenal 2

ManualShot and Arsenal 2 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of ManualShot's written reviews are positive against 29% of Arsenal 2's. ManualShot also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). Arsenal 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (944 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ManualShot against 4.4 for Arsenal 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 944 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ManualShot's written reviews are positive against 29% of Arsenal 2's.

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManualShot | Arsenal 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualshot/id891992855/reviews) | **[4.4 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **944** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 28.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [North of You, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298801925) |

## 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


### Arsenal 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364)

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

**Highlights:** Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis, Full manual camera control via smartphone, Live shot preview, High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation, Focus stacking for sharp images, Automated timelapse capture, Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immediate results, focused, clear, perfect shots
- 🔍 Helpful for settings and viewing results
- 📷 Exceptional product, helps improve photography
- 👍 Wonderful controller and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and disconnects frequently
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer cameras
- 🤔 Unclear how to use features, lacking tutorials
- 🔍 Poor image quality from stacking/processing features

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to save/load panoramic files
- Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
- Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
- Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

**Requested features**

- Add support for GPS data
- Improve panorama functionality
- Implement true BULB mode support
- Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
- Add iPad app version with larger interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManualShot free?

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

### Is Arsenal 2 free?

Arsenal 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ManualShot or Arsenal 2?

Arsenal 2 is rated higher. ManualShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Arsenal 2 averages 4.4 from 944 ratings.

### Do ManualShot or Arsenal 2 have ads?

Neither ManualShot nor Arsenal 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ManualShot or Arsenal 2?

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, and Arsenal 2 monthly. Most recently, ManualShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arsenal 2 on November 11, 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.*