Comparison

iRAW vs projectcamera

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

projectcamera

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iRAW1 screens
projectcamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, projectcamera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iRAW versus projectcamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRAWprojectcamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZack SmithJaecheol Jung

In-app purchases

None

iRAW

No in-app purchases

None

projectcamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRAW free?
iRAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is projectcamera free?
projectcamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRAW or projectcamera have ads?
Neither iRAW nor projectcamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRAW or projectcamera?
iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, and projectcamera every 2 days. Most recently, iRAW was updated on October 2, 2026 and projectcamera on September 30, 2026.

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