# DSLR Camera vs Camera M

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera M at none against DSLR Camera's 1. Camera M also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). DSLR Camera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

DSLR Camera costs $0.99 and Camera M $7.99 up front. DSLR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera M asks for nothing beyond the download.

DSLR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 68% of Camera M's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, Camera M every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSLR Camera | Camera M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #48 | **#34** |
| Size | 237 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fulvio Scichilone](https://appshunter.io/developer/577741913) | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) |

## What reviewers say

### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and edit stunning photos and videos with manual camera controls, AI-powered filters, and advanced editing tools. Offers features like RAW capture, AR effects, and predictive filter selection for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (Shutter, ISO, Focus), AI-powered predictive filters, RAW photo capture, AR Portrait and AR Assistant, Advanced photo editor, Bokeh and Dual Filter effects, Hand timer and Face Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black & White collection | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 💡 Useful filters and editing features
- 🎨 Great photo quality
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Unintuitive UI/UX
- 🔧 Buggy features (e.g. RAW mode, video recording)
- 🤖 Unreliable AI/AR functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between lenses
- Photos not saving properly
- Manual settings not applying correctly
- AR features not functioning as expected
- Slow performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for 16:9 aspect ratio
- Implement night mode and better low-light performance
- Allow saving of custom camera settings
- Improve video recording capabilities (e.g. frame rates, stabilization)
- Integrate with photo editing apps for seamless workflow


### Camera M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers professional manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos, akin to a DSLR. It provides advanced features like RAW and ProRAW support, precise manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance, and various shooting modes for creative control.

**Highlights:** Fluid gesture-based manual controls, Zero-process RAW and ProRAW support, Max Image Processing for best quality, Manual focus, exposure, and white balance, Multiple shooting modes (Burst, Timer, Bracket), Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier, Live RGB and luminance histograms

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 💡 Excellent manual camera controls
- 🎨 Produces high-quality images
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of Russian language support
- 🔒 No option to select front-facing camera
- 🔒 Limited shutter speed options

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder freezes and app crashes
- RAW images come out blurry
- Depth mode has issues with focus and bokeh
- Settings buttons become unresponsive
- Shutter speed resets after each shot

**Requested features**

- Add video capture mode
- Implement longer shutter speed options
- Include focus bracketing and stacking
- Add color grading tools for RAW images
- Provide more aspect ratio options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DSLR Camera free?

DSLR Camera costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Camera M free?

Camera M costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DSLR Camera is rated higher. DSLR Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Camera M averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do DSLR Camera or Camera M have ads?

Neither DSLR Camera nor Camera M shows ads.

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

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Camera M every 3 weeks. Most recently, DSLR Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Camera M on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DSLR Camera or Camera M?

DSLR Camera currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Camera M at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*