# ProShot vs Vidca

The clearest difference is price: Vidca at Free against ProShot's $7.99. Vidca also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ProShot's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Vidca is free to download; ProShot costs $7.99 up front. ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vidca asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vidca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProShot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ProShot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vidca's.

ProShot ships an update every 3 weeks, Vidca every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProShot | Vidca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidca-dslr-camera/id6648789340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [CanMage, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792243337) |

## What reviewers say

### ProShot

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Vidca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidca-dslr-camera/id6648789340)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional camera with manual controls for photos and videos. It offers precise adjustments for shutter speed, ISO, and focus, along with professional video recording features. Ideal for both experienced photographers and beginners looking to enhance their mobile photography.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls, Professional video recording, Intuitive DSLR-like interface, Night mode, RAW and ProRAW support, Exposure control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProShot free?

ProShot costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Vidca free?

Vidca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProShot or Vidca?

Vidca is rated higher. ProShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Vidca averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ProShot or Vidca have ads?

Neither ProShot nor Vidca shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProShot or Vidca?

ProShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vidca every 6 weeks. Most recently, ProShot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vidca on August 31, 2026.

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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.*