Manual vs ProShot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manual
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.
- Custom exposure controls
- RAW DNG image format
- Shutter speed adjustment
- ISO control
- Manual focus
- Focus zoom
- Histogram
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Custom exposure for your iPhone camera. A simple intuitive interface for powerful controls, saving images in the RAW DNG format to your camera roll. Featured in the NYTimes "If you like to manually adjust camera settings, you’ll love Manual". A powerful camera app with full control over your image. Quickly and simply adjust all parameters of your image. Every control a professional needs to take a photo is within reach. No more tapping and hoping automatic can understand what you want. Take control. Full independent control of • Shutter • ISO • Focus • Exposure Compensation Cool Things® • RAW DNG and/or HEIF format • Focus Zoom • Histogram • Level • Timer • Depth Capture • Fill Flash Mode (Flashlight) • Grid Overlays (Thirds, Square) • Light & Dark Themes • EXIF Viewer If you're a photographer tired of trying to tap your way to the exposure you want, then this is the app for you. Fighting to get the sweet spot between a blown out background and a silhouetted subject? Stop tapping and just set the ISO and shutter yourself – you know how, stop letting your silly pocket computer decide what looks good to you. Be better than automatic. Shoot Manual. — Requires iOS 11 or later. RAW capture available on iPhone SE, 6s and above. HEIF capture is available iPhone 7 and above. — Made by William Wilkinson & Deepak Mantena @shootmanual http://shootmanual.co
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProShot at 74% against Manual's 41%. ProShot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Manual's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Manual costs $3.99 and ProShot $7.99 up front. Manual sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProShot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 279 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Manual's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProShot's.
Manual ships an update every 2 months, ProShot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual | ProShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (279 ratings) | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 279 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Will Global | Rise Up Games |
Customer experience
Manual
ProShot
User reviews
Manual
From 279 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Finicky and unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely set desired settings
- 🔍 Cropped viewfinder
- 🔍 Missing features like aperture control
ProShot
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- RAW images come out blurry
- Exposure compensation not working as expected
- Focus issues on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Longer shutter speed options
- Self-timer and burst mode
- Ability to lock white balance
- Improved RAW image quality
- Volume button shutter release
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
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- Anamorphic lens support
- Cinematic mode support
- Tint control option
In-app purchases
Manual
- Tip 1$0.99
- Tip 2$2.99
- Tip 3$5.99
ProShot
- Donation$0.99
- Donation$4.99









