# Manual vs ProShot

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.

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 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manual | ProShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-raw-camera/id917146276/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#27** |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Will Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/306029453) | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) |

## What reviewers say

### Manual

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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


### 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 free?

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

### Is ProShot free?

ProShot costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manual or ProShot?

ProShot is rated higher. Manual averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while ProShot averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Manual or ProShot have ads?

Neither Manual nor ProShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manual or ProShot?

Manual ships an update every 2 months, and ProShot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Manual was updated on October 13, 2026 and ProShot on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Manual or ProShot?

Manual currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and ProShot at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*