iRAW vs projectcamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
projectcamera
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Project Camera is a creative camera app built for fast shooting and expressive looks. This update introduces a multilingual patch, so more users can navigate the app comfortably in their own language. Create your style with film-inspired presets, LUT-based looks, and quick capture controls designed for everyday photo and video moments. Key features: - Real-time camera preview with creative filter looks - Preset workflow for visual, style, and effect tuning - Quick capture modes for common shooting scenarios - Clean control layout focused on speed and usability - Multilingual UI support for a more accessible experience Project Camera helps you move from capture to sharing with less friction and more personality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: projectcamera at every 2 days against iRAW's every 6 weeks. iRAW's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, projectcamera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRAW | projectcamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zack Smith | Jaecheol Jung |
In-app purchases
iRAW
No in-app purchases
projectcamera
No in-app purchases









