# Codecam vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codecam at none against Manual Camera's 2. Manual Camera's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (440 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Codecam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 440 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Codecam's written reviews are positive against 58% of Manual Camera's.

Codecam ships an update monthly, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codecam | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240/reviews) | **[4.3 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **440** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laszlo Varadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/371911266) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### Codecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240)

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. Adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus for professional-quality results. Explore various compression and frame rate options for video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual shutter speed and ISO, Manual white balance (temperature, tint), Manual focus control, Adjustable video compression and frame rates, Video zoom with focal length display, Video stabilization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codecam free?

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

### Is Manual Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Codecam or Manual Camera?

Manual Camera is rated higher. Codecam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 440 ratings.

### Do Codecam or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither Codecam nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codecam or Manual Camera?

Codecam ships an update monthly, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Codecam was updated on September 9, 2026 and Manual Camera on September 23, 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.*