Comparison

iRAW vs FixedLens

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

FixedLens

Features
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FixedLens is a manual-first camera for people who want to set everything themselves. ONE LENS, LOCKED Pick a physical lens — ultra-wide, wide, or telephoto — and it stays put. No automatic lens switching mid-shot. Ideal for macro work and for a consistent field of view across a series of shots. FULL MANUAL CONTROL - Manual focus with an on-screen distance dial and a focus point you can place anywhere - Manual shutter speed and ISO, or exposure compensation in auto mode - Tap anywhere to set focus and exposure - Live focal length and zoom readout (35 mm equivalent) PHOTO AND VIDEO - Up to 48 MP photos, with a live megapixel readout for the active lens - 4K video at 30 or 60 fps, or 1080p - Drag the shutter button along its track to switch between photo and video BUILT FOR SHOOTING - Grid overlay and torch toggle - Works in portrait and landscape - Quick preview of your last shot, with delete - Optional location tagging No account. No ads. No cloud. Your photos and video go straight to your library. Available in English and Ukrainian.

Screenshots

iRAW1 screens
FixedLens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iRAW at 3 against FixedLens's 1. iRAW also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iRAW versus FixedLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRAWFixedLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZack SmithOleksandra Shcherbyna

In-app purchases

None

iRAW

No in-app purchases

None

FixedLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRAW free?
iRAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixedLens free?
FixedLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRAW or FixedLens have ads?
Neither iRAW nor FixedLens shows ads.

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