# Manual Camera 4 vs ProShot

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 (#27 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 343). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual Camera 4 | ProShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 343 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual Camera 4

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

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)


### ProShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Burst mode
- More flexibility on 48MP settings
- Remote/Apple Watch shutter control
- Improved video quality
- Live histogram


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*