# ProShot vs Camera M

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProShot | Camera M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #82 | **#81** |
| Size | 19 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) |

## What reviewers say

### ProShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Burst mode
- More flexibility on 48MP settings
- Remote/Apple Watch shutter control
- Improved video quality
- Live histogram


### Camera M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026 and Camera M on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProShot or Camera M?

ProShot currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Camera M at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*