# DSLR Camera vs Beastcam

The clearest difference is rating: DSLR Camera at 4.7 against Beastcam's 4.0. DSLR Camera also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 197). Beastcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DSLR Camera costs $2.99 and Beastcam $2.99 up front. DSLR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beastcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

DSLR Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLR Camera has 2.9K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 55% of Beastcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSLR Camera | Beastcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930/reviews)** | [4.0 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastcam-pro-camera/id1450650398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 237 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fulvio Scichilone](https://appshunter.io/developer/577741913) | [BeastGrip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450650397) |

## What reviewers say

### DSLR Camera

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

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


### Beastcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastcam-pro-camera/id1450650398)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced controls for capturing professional-quality photos and videos on your iPhone. It provides granular control over settings like focus and exposure, supports external lenses and microphones, and includes features for efficient file management and organization.

**Highlights:** Complete control over focus, exposure, zoom, and white balance, Support for anamorphic lenses and external microphones, Advanced presets for workflow organization, Project and scene-based file management, Focus peaking, false colors, and histogram analysis, Image stabilization and aspect ratio guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great interface
- 🔒 Lots of manual controls
- 👍 Saves presets
- 🚀 Cinematic stabilization
- 👍 Good for videography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Issues with zoom and lens switching
- 🐛 Video recording problems
- 🐛 Exporting/saving issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 14 Pro Max
- ProRes and 10-bit HDR not working
- Upside down camera on some devices
- Settings reset when changing lenses
- Video recording not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for Log/Flat profiles
- Implement true constant frame rate
- Add focus racking and focus peaking
- Integrate with Apple Watch for remote control
- Improve anamorphic lens support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DSLR Camera free?

DSLR Camera costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Beastcam free?

Beastcam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DSLR Camera is rated higher. DSLR Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Beastcam averages 4.0 from 197 ratings.

### Do DSLR Camera or Beastcam have ads?

Neither DSLR Camera nor Beastcam shows ads.

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

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Beastcam every 2 months. Most recently, DSLR Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and Beastcam on October 20, 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.*