# iRAW vs RAW Shoot

The clearest difference is price: iRAW at Free against RAW Shoot's $1.99. iRAW also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). RAW Shoot's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iRAW is free to download; RAW Shoot costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iRAW holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRAW has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iRAW's written reviews are positive against 0% of RAW Shoot's.

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, RAW Shoot every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRAW | RAW Shoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraw/id917507085/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-shoot/id1179584645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zack Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/388860537) | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) |

## What reviewers say

### iRAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraw/id917507085)

Capture high-quality photos using your iPhone's RAW capabilities. Offers manual controls for shutter speed and ISO, along with a live histogram and grid lines for precise adjustments. Photos are saved in DNG format for extensive post-processing options.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic camera modes, RAW photo capture (DNG format), Shutter speed and ISO control, Live histogram, Optional 2-second delay, Grid lines

**In-app purchases:** none


### RAW Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-shoot/id1179584645)

Capture high-resolution RAW and ProRAW photos with manual camera controls. Adjust focus, shutter speed, ISO, temperature, and tint for professional editing. Supports a wide range of iPhone and iPad models.

**Highlights:** Capture RAW/DNG photos, ProRAW capture on newer models, Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, Adjust temperature and tint, Timer for selfies, Switch between cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRAW free?

iRAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RAW Shoot free?

RAW Shoot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iRAW or RAW Shoot?

iRAW is rated higher. iRAW averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RAW Shoot averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iRAW or RAW Shoot have ads?

Neither iRAW nor RAW Shoot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRAW or RAW Shoot?

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, and RAW Shoot every 9 months. Most recently, iRAW was updated on September 14, 2026 and RAW Shoot on September 21, 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.*