# DSLR Camera vs Manual Camera 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manual Camera 4 at none against DSLR Camera's 1. Manual Camera 4 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). DSLR Camera's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 343) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DSLR Camera costs $2.99 and Manual Camera 4 $3.99 up front. DSLR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Manual Camera 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DSLR Camera against 4.6 for Manual Camera 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLR Camera has 2.9K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of Manual Camera 4's.

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSLR Camera | Manual Camera 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera/id914386930/reviews)** | [4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 237 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fulvio Scichilone](https://appshunter.io/developer/577741913) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## 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


### Manual Camera 4

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

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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 DSLR Camera free?

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

### Is Manual Camera 4 free?

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

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

DSLR Camera is rated higher. DSLR Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.

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

Neither DSLR Camera nor Manual Camera 4 shows ads.

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

DSLR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, DSLR Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on October 17, 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.*