# ManualShot vs Manual Camera 4

The clearest difference is price: ManualShot at Free against Manual Camera 4's $3.99. ManualShot also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Manual Camera 4's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (343 vs 13). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ManualShot is free to download; Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Manual Camera 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera 4 has 343 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of ManualShot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Manual Camera 4'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, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManualShot | Manual Camera 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manualshot/id891992855/reviews) | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **343** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## 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


### Manual Camera 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801)

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable exposure and ISO, RAW photo capture, Real-time histogram, Focus peaking, Video format switching, HDR and 4K video recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎥 Excellent manual control over camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus)
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase with no subscriptions
- 🎬 Strong video recording capabilities with multiple frame rates and resolutions
- 🔍 Precise manual focus control with focus peaking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain iOS versions and devices
- ⚠️ Inconsistent slider precision for fine adjustments
- ❌ No aperture control available
- 🔧 Limited shutter speed range (maximum ~1/1000 or 1/2 second)
- 🎨 No HDR support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS beta versions
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Crashes during video recording on longer clips
- Crashes when zooming in video mode
- Crashes when setting shutter speed to half second

**Requested features**

- Physical camera button support
- HDR mode (On/Off/Auto)
- 1:1 aspect ratio support
- Mute shutter sound option
- Longer shutter speeds (bulb/time exposure mode)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManualShot free?

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

### Is Manual Camera 4 free?

Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ManualShot or Manual Camera 4?

Manual Camera 4 is rated higher. ManualShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.

### Do ManualShot or Manual Camera 4 have ads?

Neither ManualShot nor Manual Camera 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ManualShot or Manual Camera 4?

ManualShot ships an update every 21 months, and Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, ManualShot was updated on August 15, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on September 26, 2026.

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