# iRAW vs srRAW Cinema Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRAW at none against srRAW Cinema Camera's 6. iRAW also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. srRAW Cinema Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iRAW asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for iRAW against 3.8 for srRAW Cinema Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of iRAW's written reviews are positive against 26% of srRAW Cinema Camera's.

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, srRAW Cinema Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRAW | srRAW Cinema Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraw/id917507085/reviews) | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srraw-cinema-camera/id6590601552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **26.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zack Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/388860537) | [SWISS RIG FlexCo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775676338) |

## 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


### srRAW Cinema Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srraw-cinema-camera/id6590601552)

Capture the highest fidelity cinema and images on compatible iPhones with a custom RAW pipeline. Designed for filmmakers and creators, it offers direct integration with DaVinci Resolve for immediate editing and grading, providing unparalleled post-production control.

**Highlights:** CinemaDNG RAW format encoding, Plug and Grade with DaVinci Resolve, Uncompressed stereo WAV audio, H265 proxy file, Manual exposure controls, Up to 6 resolutions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus Edition | $3.99 | per month |
| sr RAW Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plus Edition | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| sr RAW Cinema Camera Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| sr RAW - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRAW free?

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

### Is srRAW Cinema Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iRAW or srRAW Cinema Camera?

srRAW Cinema Camera is rated higher. iRAW averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while srRAW Cinema Camera averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do iRAW or srRAW Cinema Camera have ads?

Neither iRAW nor srRAW Cinema Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRAW or srRAW Cinema Camera?

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, and srRAW Cinema Camera every 6 months. Most recently, iRAW was updated on September 14, 2026 and srRAW Cinema Camera on September 19, 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.*