# ManualShot vs DSLR Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ManualShot at none against DSLR Camera's 2. ManualShot also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). DSLR Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (693 vs 13). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DSLR Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ManualShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

DSLR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLR Camera has 693 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ManualShot's written reviews are positive against 82% of DSLR Camera's.

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, DSLR Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManualShot | DSLR Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualshot/id891992855/reviews) | **[4.6 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **693** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [Xiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670798245) |

## 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


### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243)

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus control, Advanced image analysis tools, 8K Time-lapse photography, Multi-camera shooting modes, ProRes video recording, RAW photo formats, High frame rate video recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for photography and videography
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides professional-level features
- 👍 Good camera performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location data not accurate
- 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
- 🔋 Resets settings on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical video recording
- Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
- Improve film mode with realistic frames
- Add zoom and burst mode features
- Implement volume button as shutter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManualShot free?

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

### Is DSLR Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ManualShot or DSLR Camera?

DSLR Camera is rated higher. ManualShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 693 ratings.

### Do ManualShot or DSLR Camera have ads?

Neither ManualShot nor DSLR Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ManualShot or DSLR Camera?

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, ManualShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and DSLR Camera on November 3, 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.*