Comparison

Manual Camera 4 vs ReeXpose

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Manual Camera 4

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
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Capture photos and videos with precise control over focus, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and flash level. Manual Camera gives you DSLR-like control with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Also includes: • RAW photo capture • Real-time histogram • Focus peaking • Lock exposure, focus, and white balance • Manual lens selection • Quick video format switching • HDR (Dolby Vision / HLG) on iPhone 12 and later • 4K at 60p / 24p, and slow motion on supported devices • Ultra Wide and Telephoto lens support • Audio level meter • Photo and video filters • Live shutter speed preview in viewfinder • Cinematic video stabilization • Timer • Smooth focus transitions while recording • Save photos and videos directly to the camera roll — browse and delete within the app • Geotagging • Wide-gamut color capture • Face-driven autofocus • Apple ProRAW capture on iPhone 12 Pro and later • Apple ProRes recording on iPhone 13 Pro and later • 48MP resolution support on iPhone 14 Pro and later

About

ReeXpose

Capture stunning long exposure photographs directly on your iPhone without external filters. This app offers professional-grade manual controls and specialized modes for motion blur and light trails, producing editable RAW files.

Highlights
  • RAW long exposure capabilities
  • Motion blur and light trails modes
  • Extended capture times (seconds to unlimited)
  • Full manual controls (ISO, shutter, focus, WB)
  • Live RAW photo preview
  • Parallel bracketing for HDR
  • Exposure guides (histogram, zebra stripes)
Features
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ReeXpose is the best app for long exposure photography on the App Store. Designed by professionals for professionals, ReeXpose closes the gap between your iPhone and a DSLR camera, allowing you to shoot long exposure photos in RAW. All without the need for additional ND filters! Select your capture mode, adjust your exposure, chose your capture duration and ReeXpose will do the rest. The result will be a single, 12-bit DNG file editable in your favorite editing software. Use the “motion blur” mode to make people disappear, smooth the movement of clouds, or give running water a characteristic silky appearance. Use the “light trails mode” for stunning star trails or to transform moving cars into gorgeous rivers of light. Enjoy the flexibility of full manual controls and the extended dynamic range given by RAW files. ReeXpose is brought to you by REEFLEX, the small studio behind the development of Reeflex Pro Camera and ReeHeld. — MAIN FEATURES — • RAW capabilities for long exposure*/**/*** • Motion blur & Light trails modes • Extended capture time ranging from seconds to minutes, hours, and Bulb (unlimited) • Full manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance • Live preview: watch the RAW photo developing on the screen • Interims results: allows taking intermediate photos during a long capture • Parallel bracketing: allows capturing 2 photos at different selected exposures for HDR bracketing in post-production • Exposure guides like histogram and zebra stripes • Focus peaking • Apple Watch integration for remote shutter • Photo backup in the File app • Gyroscopic tiltmeter and Grid (rule of thirds) • GPS location in the photo’s metadata • Multi-Language support • Blazing fast processing & saving time (1ms) • Lock Screen Widget for quick access • Tap-to-focus (Auto-focus) — ACCESSIBILITY — • Color-blind users can tune the app to suit their needs best, customizing the UI and color coding. — IMPORTANT REMARKS — • Note #1: *The RAW format is not supported for the ultra-wide camera on devices older than the iPhone 12 series (this is a limitation given by the manufacturer - Apple) • Note #2: **As usual for long exposure, you must use a tripod and keep the phone as steady as possible. The app does NOT stabilize the images automatically. If this is what you're looking for, then please have a look at our other app (ReeHeld) • Note #3: ***Bayer RAW images, which are the standard in professional photography, necessarily require editing in post-production in order for you to obtain a properly elaborated photo. The RAW image captured differs from what you see in the live-preview when shooting, as the live preview is based on the elaborated live output which is in JPG. Hence you might notice differences in what you see on the screen when shooting vs the final DNG image (Bayer RAW). We, therefore, suggest fine-tuning your exposure by manually adjusting SS and ISO, and taking several shots in order to find the best settings for your desired shot. — GET IN TOUCH — • We'd love to hear from you! If you do have any ideas on new features or improvements, please email us at: support@reeflexstore.com • Stay up to date and receive regular updates, subscribe to our newsletter: reeflexstore.com/pages/newsletter • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ReeflexCamera • Share your photos with us! Tag #ShotWithReeXpose and join our community — TUTORIAL — • Learn tips & tricks, and get the most out of the app: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reexpose-tutorial • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://reeflexstore.com/pages/faq-reexpose — ADMIN — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy intellectual property: Each logo used in this listing belongs to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of these logos, and all IP rights remain with the original owners.

Screenshots

Manual Camera 44 screens
ReeXpose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReeXpose at Free against Manual Camera 4's $3.99. Manual Camera 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReeXpose is free to download; Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99 up front. ReeXpose sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Manual Camera 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manual Camera 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 343 and 457 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Manual Camera 4's written reviews are positive against 45% of ReeXpose's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manual Camera 4 ships an update every 5 weeks, ReeXpose every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Manual Camera 4 versus ReeXpose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual Camera 4ReeXpose
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (343 ratings) — better4.3 (457 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings343457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth KaoReeflex GmbH

Customer experience

Manual Camera 4

All ratings343 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative23.6%

ReeXpose

All ratings457 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative44.4%

User reviews

Manual Camera 4

From 343 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

ReeXpose

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Memorable Design
  • 🚀 Excellent Product
  • 🚀 Powerful & Amazing Camera App
  • 🚀 Game Changer
  • 🚀 Super Easy to Create Long Exposure

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Monthly Subscription Required
  • 🐛 Disappointed
  • 🐛 Saving Issue
  • 🐛 False Advertising - Account/Subscription & Payment Required
  • 🐛 Needs for Increments

Bugs and requests

Manual Camera 4

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • 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
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  • Shutter speed not accurate
  • Photos save differently than displayed
  • Zoom function jumps from 1.0x to 1.4x during recording
  • Focus lock doesn't work as advertised
  • Blurry images with flash in dark environments
  • Blank photos saved to camera roll
  • Video files not saving to camera roll
  • Settings revert to auto after reviewing footage
  • Histogram display persists after turning off
  • Gyroscope orientation confusion with histogram
  • EV control has no effect after setting shutter speed
  • ISO and shutter speed appear linked together
  • Slider adjustments snap to unintended values
  • Interferes with keyboard functionality
  • Bluetooth shutter release causes volume adjustment
  • Safari redirection to malicious sites

Requested features

22 requests
  • 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)
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  • Aperture control
  • Preset saving functionality
  • Dropdown menu for video resolution/frame rate selection
  • App icon redesign
  • Wide Color Gamut (P3) compatibility
  • Zoomed preview for precision focusing
  • Smooth zoom without jerky motion
  • Multiple simultaneous sliders on screen
  • Time-lapse function
  • Faster shutter speeds (above 1/1000)
  • Temperature and tint control in video mode
  • Lock all settings button
  • Manual number input for white balance
  • Real-time filters and masks
  • TIFF file format support
  • Settings persistence after app closure
  • Increment/decrement buttons for ISO and shutter speed

ReeXpose

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • No Support
  • Crashing
  • Ultra Wide Not Supported
  • Image Not Saving After One Click
  • Can't Take a Photo
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  • Unauthorized Purchase Went Through

Requested features

4 requests
  • Focus Feature
  • Plus and Minus Exposure
  • Trigger Shutter Using Bluetooth Remote
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio

In-app purchases

None

Manual Camera 4

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

ReeXpose

Subscriptions4
  • ReeXpose Annual$7.991 Year
  • Reeflex Bundle$12.991 Year
  • ReeXpose Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Bundle Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Version$4.99
  • ReeXpose Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Reeflex Bundle - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Manual Camera 4 free?
Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReeXpose free?
ReeXpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manual Camera 4 or ReeXpose?
Manual Camera 4 is rated higher. Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while ReeXpose averages 4.3 from 457 ratings.
Do Manual Camera 4 or ReeXpose have ads?
Neither Manual Camera 4 nor ReeXpose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manual Camera 4 or ReeXpose?
Manual Camera 4 ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReeXpose every 6 weeks. Most recently, Manual Camera 4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and ReeXpose on November 3, 2026.

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