# Manual vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against Manual's $3.99. Pro Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (53% vs 41%). Manual's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pro Camera is free to download; Manual costs $3.99 up front. Manual sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 279 and 999 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Manual's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera's.

Manual ships an update every 2 months, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-raw-camera/id917146276/reviews) | **[4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Will Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/306029453) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-raw-camera/id917146276)

Take full control of your iPhone camera with custom exposure settings. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and more to capture professional-quality images in RAW DNG format. Ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings.

**Highlights:** Custom exposure controls, RAW DNG image format, Shutter speed adjustment, ISO control, Manual focus, Focus zoom, Histogram

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great manual controls
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Precise control over ISO, shutter speed, and white balance
- 📷 Powerful photography tool for iPhone
- 🎨 Allows creative control over photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Finicky and unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely set desired settings
- 🔍 Cropped viewfinder
- 🔍 Missing features like aperture control

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- RAW images come out blurry
- Exposure compensation not working as expected
- Focus issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Longer shutter speed options
- Self-timer and burst mode
- Ability to lock white balance
- Improved RAW image quality
- Volume button shutter release


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manual free?

Manual costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pro Camera free?

Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Manual or Pro Camera?

Pro Camera is rated higher. Manual averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 999 ratings.

### Do Manual or Pro Camera have ads?

Neither Manual nor Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manual or Pro Camera?

Manual ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Manual was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 14, 2026.

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