Comparison

iRAW vs ShutterLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iRAW

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
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iRAW is a camera app that supports manual and automatic modes and uses the RAW photo capability of your newer-model iPhone.  All photos are stored in DNG (digital negative) RAW format, which if correctly processed can result in very nice photographs. RAW photos require about 15 MB per photo, as they are stored in DNG format. iRAW lets you use Airdrop to copy photos to your Mac and you can email photos as email attachments. In manual mode, iRAW provides sliders to control shutter speed and ISO. There is an optional 2-second delay before taking a photo. There is a live histogram to help you take better photos and optional grid lines.

About

ShutterLab

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional camera. Shutter Lab is a high-end camera app designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Go beyond auto mode and take full control of every setting to achieve the exact results you want. Powerful Manual Controls Precise ISO, shutter speed, and exposure (EV) adjustments Manual focus White balance control Lens selection (Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele) Professional Image Pipeline RAW / HEIC / JPEG / TIFF support LUT color grading Display P3 and sRGB Highlight roll-off Fake Log support Advanced Shooting Tools Exposure bracketing Focus peaking Zebra stripes RGB histogram Grid and leveler Fully Customizable Shooting Environment HUD configuration Adjustable UI opacity Custom presets Smart HDR Stabilization Why Shutter Lab? Shutter Lab is more than just a camera app. It leverages the full capability of your iPhone sensor to deliver a DSLR-like shooting experience. Go beyond capturing photos — create your work of art.

Screenshots

iRAW1 screens
ShutterLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShutterLab at every 2 weeks against iRAW's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, ShutterLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iRAW versus ShutterLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRAWShutterLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZack SmithJIN KIM

In-app purchases

None

iRAW

No in-app purchases

None

ShutterLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRAW free?
iRAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShutterLab free?
ShutterLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRAW or ShutterLab have ads?
Neither iRAW nor ShutterLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRAW or ShutterLab?
iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShutterLab every 2 weeks. Most recently, iRAW was updated on October 2, 2026 and ShutterLab on October 13, 2026.

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