Comparison

ProShot vs Camera M

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

Head to head
About

ProShot

This manual camera app offers DSLR-like controls for iPhone and iPad, enabling users to capture high-quality photos and videos. It provides advanced features like ProRAW, ProRes, and manual adjustments for exposure, ISO, and focus, catering to both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • DSLR-like manual controls
  • ProRAW and ProRes support
  • Adjustable exposure, ISO, white balance
  • Bulb mode for light trails and stargazing
  • Timelapse and bracket exposure
  • Manual focus assist and focus peaking
  • 4K video with adjustable frame rates
Features
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"World-class photography app" - iMore "The screen layouts are excellent. DSLRs could learn a thing or two." - Engadget "If you can name it, chances are ProShot has it" - Gizmodo ► Loved by over 1M+ photographers! Welcome to ProShot, the ultimate manual camera app for iPhone and iPad. ProShot puts the power of ProRAW, ProRes and DSLR controls right in your pocket, empowering you to capture stunning photos and videos in any situation. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started, ProShot has something for you. ► MANUAL CONTROLS Unlock DSLR-like precision for crystal-clear photos and video. Full manual, semi-auto, or smart Auto modes let you adjust exposure, ISO, white balance, and more, while auto ISO & shutter speed limits let you fine-tune motion blur and noise, just like the big cameras. ► PROFESSIONAL TOOLS ProShot adjusts to your changing world. Fly through camera settings with its unique Dual Dial system. Record video instantly with the press of a button. Paint with light trails or stargaze via Bulb mode. Fine-tune your experience with remappable controls, histograms, focus peaking, compass, Night UI to preserve vision, and so much more. ► PRIVACY BUILT-IN Zero data harvesting - your images and info stay secure, because that’s the way it should be. There is so much more to ProShot. Below is a list of some of the many features waiting for you. ProShot is under constant development, so great new things are always on the horizon! ► PHOTO FEATURES - Auto, Program, Manual, and two Custom modes, just like a DSLR - Shutter priority, ISO priority, Automatic, and Full Manual control - Adjust exposure, ISO, shutter speed, flash, focus, torch intensity, white balance and more - Set max ISO and max shutter speed options - ProRAW, RAW (DNG), HEIC, and JPEG formats - Option for zero processing for pure images without AI filters - Live Photo support - Unlimited shutter speed (Bulb) with Live Photo support for gorgeous night videos - Portrait mode - Black and White mode - 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, and 1:1 aspect ratios - Light Painting with special modes for capturing water and light trails - Timelapse (intervalometer and video), with full manual control - Zero-lag bracket exposure up to ±3 EV - Manual focus assist and focus peaking with customizable color - Front-facing camera support with full manual control - Zoom up to 15X using just one finger - Grid, histogram, compass, noise reduction and many more options - Customizable accent color and UI layout to fit your style - Dedicated Night UI to preserve your night vision - Camera roll seamlessly integrated into the viewfinder - Lock Screen widgets ► VIDEO FEATURES - All Photo mode controls are also available in Video mode - 4K video with extreme bitrate options - Adjustable frame rate from 24 FPS up to 240 FPS - Support for H.264, H.265 and ProRES formats - Timelapse video up to 4K - Industry-standard options for 180 degree rule - Support for external microphones - Monitor audio level and video file size in real-time - Change any camera parameter, even during video recording - Capture full resolution still frames during video recording - Support for simultaneous audio playback (like Spotify) while recording - Video light with adjustable intensity Leave the heavy DSLR at home, ProShot's got your back. User guide: https://www.riseupgames.com/proshot/ios Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMKtcX5ufjw

About

Camera M

This app offers professional manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos, akin to a DSLR. It provides advanced features like RAW and ProRAW support, precise manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance, and various shooting modes for creative control.

Highlights
  • Fluid gesture-based manual controls
  • Zero-process RAW and ProRAW support
  • Max Image Processing for best quality
  • Manual focus, exposure, and white balance
  • Multiple shooting modes (Burst, Timer, Bracket)
  • Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier
  • Live RGB and luminance histograms
Features
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Camera M is a professional manual camera app designed to do one thing exceptionally well — help you capture beautiful photos at the highest possible quality with powerful, precise manual controls akin to a DSLR. HIGHLIGHTS • Fluid gesture-based native manual controls with Fine-Tuning feature • iOS 26 optimization with Liquid Glass design • Zero-process RAW support for the most natural look • Max Image Processing to ensure the absolute best image quality • ProRAW*, RAW, HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG image formats • Single, Burst, Timer, Live, Depth*, Dual Photo*, and Bracket shooting modes • Triple Photo mode with simultaneous ultra-wide, wide-angle, and telephoto camera capture* • Minimum focus distance display for macro photography • Intelligent Focus Tracking • Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier loupe with panning function • Live RGB and RGB luminance histograms • Manual gray card calibration • Great widgets for photography • Darkroom integration CAMERA CONTROLS – Manual focus – Macro and Scene focus presets – Exposure bias – Manual ISO & exposure duration adjustments – ISO & exposure duration semi-priority modes – Manual white balance temperature and tint – White balance presets – Gray card white balance calibration – Auto, on, and off flash modes – Manual torch brightness level – Manual switching between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras* – Digital pinch zoom with 10x range – Camera Control support for all manual controls – Lock Screen camera capture support IMAGE FORMATS – Apple ProRAW* – RAW with stabilization – HEIF with optional minimum compression – JPEG with optional minimum compression – TIFF – PNG – Live Photo – P3 wide color support* SHOOTING MODES – Single – Burst – Timer – Depth* – Dual/Triple Photo* – Live Photo* – Bracket TOOLS – Exposure offset gauge – Intelligent Focus Tracking – Live focus peaking assistant – 4x magnifier loupe with panning function – Minimum focus distance display – Live RGB and RGB luminance histograms – Highlight & shadow alert display – Horizon level with available pitch tracking and flat options – Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Quadrant, and Square grids – Siri Shortcuts and App Shortcuts – Detailed camera specifications display with PDF export MAX IMAGE PROCESSING – Deep Fusion and Smart HDR support for iPhone 11 and later. – Ensures maximum image quality with better noise reduction, image stabilization, and additional processing for all other iPhones and iPads ZERO-PROCESS RAW – Capture standard RAW files with no extra processing PHOTO LIBRARY – Summarized and full EXIF metadata display – Location data display with compass and elevation – RGB and RGB luminance histogram displays – Access to all photo albums and folders WIDGETS – Home Screen: Golden Hour, EXIF, and Cameras – Lock Screen: Cameras and Golden Hour – Control Center: Focus, exposure, and white balance APPLE WATCH SUPPORT – Shutter button control – Sunrise, sunset, and Golden Hour display with sun position indicator ERGONOMICS – True one-handed control on all iPhones – An uncompromising approach to user experience in landscape orientation ACCESSIBILITY – Dynamic Type support  – Bold Text support – Increase Contrast support TECHNOLOGY Camera M is powered exclusively by native APIs and frameworks. There are absolutely no dependencies on any outside sources. This makes it responsive and efficient — from its small download size to its quick app launch times. We hope you enjoy taking amazing photos with Camera M! Website: www.camera-m.com User manual: www.camera-m.com/manual Get in touch: contact@camera-m.com Follow us: @CameraMApp #CameraM * These features are available on supported devices only. * Depth capture for selfies requires an iPhone or an iPad with a TrueDepth camera system. * Apple ProRAW capture requires iPhone 12 Pro or later. * For more information on device and feature compatibility: www.camera-m.com/compatibility

Screenshots

ProShot4 screens
Camera M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera M at none against ProShot's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

ProShot costs $7.99 and Camera M $7.99 up front. ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Camera M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ProShot against 4.5 for Camera M. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ProShot's written reviews are positive against 68% of Camera M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ProShot versus Camera M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProShotCamera M
Price$7.99$7.99
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#65#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRise Up Gamesbxb

Customer experience

ProShot

All ratings1,301 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews936 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative16.3%

Camera M

All ratings1,411 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative19.2%

User reviews

ProShot

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent camera app
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust manual controls
  • 💡 Great alternative to stock camera app
  • 👍 Powerful features for photographers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with specific camera features
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • 🐛 Confusing UI in some areas

Camera M

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 💡 Excellent manual camera controls
  • 🎨 Produces high-quality images
  • 🔒 No data collection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Lack of Russian language support
  • 🔒 No option to select front-facing camera
  • 🔒 Limited shutter speed options

Bugs and requests

ProShot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Screen freezes when switching between portrait and landscape
  • Video recording issues causing lost footage
  • Incorrect date/time and location data in photos
  • Blank screen when opening the app

Requested features

8 requests
  • Burst mode
  • More flexibility on 48MP settings
  • Remote/Apple Watch shutter control
  • Improved video quality
  • Live histogram
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  • Anamorphic lens support
  • Cinematic mode support
  • Tint control option

Camera M

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Viewfinder freezes and app crashes
  • RAW images come out blurry
  • Depth mode has issues with focus and bokeh
  • Settings buttons become unresponsive
  • Shutter speed resets after each shot

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video capture mode
  • Implement longer shutter speed options
  • Include focus bracketing and stacking
  • Add color grading tools for RAW images
  • Provide more aspect ratio options
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  • Integrate with external photo editing apps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ProShot

One-time2
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$4.99
None

Camera M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProShot free?
ProShot costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Camera M free?
Camera M costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProShot or Camera M?
Camera M is rated higher. ProShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Camera M averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do ProShot or Camera M have ads?
Neither ProShot nor Camera M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProShot or Camera M?
ProShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera M every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProShot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Camera M on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, ProShot or Camera M?
ProShot currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and Camera M at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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