Comparison

Manual Camera 4 vs ProShot

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

ProShot

This manual camera app offers DSLR-like controls for iPhone and iPad, enabling users to capture high-quality photos and videos. It provides advanced features like ProRAW, ProRes, and manual adjustments for exposure, ISO, and focus, catering to both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • DSLR-like manual controls
  • ProRAW and ProRes support
  • Adjustable exposure, ISO, white balance
  • Bulb mode for light trails and stargazing
  • Timelapse and bracket exposure
  • Manual focus assist and focus peaking
  • 4K video with adjustable frame rates
Features
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"World-class photography app" - iMore "The screen layouts are excellent. DSLRs could learn a thing or two." - Engadget "If you can name it, chances are ProShot has it" - Gizmodo ► Loved by over 1M+ photographers! Welcome to ProShot, the ultimate manual camera app for iPhone and iPad. ProShot puts the power of ProRAW, ProRes and DSLR controls right in your pocket, empowering you to capture stunning photos and videos in any situation. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started, ProShot has something for you. ► MANUAL CONTROLS Unlock DSLR-like precision for crystal-clear photos and video. Full manual, semi-auto, or smart Auto modes let you adjust exposure, ISO, white balance, and more, while auto ISO & shutter speed limits let you fine-tune motion blur and noise, just like the big cameras. ► PROFESSIONAL TOOLS ProShot adjusts to your changing world. Fly through camera settings with its unique Dual Dial system. Record video instantly with the press of a button. Paint with light trails or stargaze via Bulb mode. Fine-tune your experience with remappable controls, histograms, focus peaking, compass, Night UI to preserve vision, and so much more. ► PRIVACY BUILT-IN Zero data harvesting - your images and info stay secure, because that’s the way it should be. There is so much more to ProShot. Below is a list of some of the many features waiting for you. ProShot is under constant development, so great new things are always on the horizon! ► PHOTO FEATURES - Auto, Program, Manual, and two Custom modes, just like a DSLR - Shutter priority, ISO priority, Automatic, and Full Manual control - Adjust exposure, ISO, shutter speed, flash, focus, torch intensity, white balance and more - Set max ISO and max shutter speed options - ProRAW, RAW (DNG), HEIC, and JPEG formats - Option for zero processing for pure images without AI filters - Live Photo support - Unlimited shutter speed (Bulb) with Live Photo support for gorgeous night videos - Portrait mode - Black and White mode - 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, and 1:1 aspect ratios - Light Painting with special modes for capturing water and light trails - Timelapse (intervalometer and video), with full manual control - Zero-lag bracket exposure up to ±3 EV - Manual focus assist and focus peaking with customizable color - Front-facing camera support with full manual control - Zoom up to 15X using just one finger - Grid, histogram, compass, noise reduction and many more options - Customizable accent color and UI layout to fit your style - Dedicated Night UI to preserve your night vision - Camera roll seamlessly integrated into the viewfinder - Lock Screen widgets ► VIDEO FEATURES - All Photo mode controls are also available in Video mode - 4K video with extreme bitrate options - Adjustable frame rate from 24 FPS up to 240 FPS - Support for H.264, H.265 and ProRES formats - Timelapse video up to 4K - Industry-standard options for 180 degree rule - Support for external microphones - Monitor audio level and video file size in real-time - Change any camera parameter, even during video recording - Capture full resolution still frames during video recording - Support for simultaneous audio playback (like Spotify) while recording - Video light with adjustable intensity Leave the heavy DSLR at home, ProShot's got your back. User guide: https://www.riseupgames.com/proshot/ios Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMKtcX5ufjw

Screenshots

Manual Camera 44 screens
ProShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manual Camera 4 at none against ProShot's 2. Manual Camera 4 also leads on price ($3.99 vs $7.99). ProShot's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 343). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99 and ProShot $7.99 up front. ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 343 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Manual Camera 4's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProShot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manual Camera 4 ships an update every 5 weeks, ProShot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Manual Camera 4 versus ProShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual Camera 4ProShot
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (343 ratings) — better4.4 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3431.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth KaoRise Up Games

Customer experience

Manual Camera 4

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

ProShot

All ratings1,309 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews942 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative16.3%

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

ProShot

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent camera app
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust manual controls
  • 💡 Great alternative to stock camera app
  • 👍 Powerful features for photographers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with specific camera features
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • 🐛 Confusing UI in some areas

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
Show 16 more
  • 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

ProShot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Screen freezes when switching between portrait and landscape
  • Video recording issues causing lost footage
  • Incorrect date/time and location data in photos
  • Blank screen when opening the app

Requested features

8 requests
  • Burst mode
  • More flexibility on 48MP settings
  • Remote/Apple Watch shutter control
  • Improved video quality
  • Live histogram
Show 3 more
  • Anamorphic lens support
  • Cinematic mode support
  • Tint control option

In-app purchases

None

Manual Camera 4

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ProShot

One-time2
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$4.99

Questions

Is Manual Camera 4 free?
Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProShot free?
ProShot costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manual Camera 4 or ProShot?
Manual Camera 4 is rated higher. Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while ProShot averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Manual Camera 4 or ProShot have ads?
Neither Manual Camera 4 nor ProShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manual Camera 4 or ProShot?
Manual Camera 4 ships an update every 5 weeks, and ProShot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Manual Camera 4 was updated on October 13, 2026 and ProShot on October 14, 2026.

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