# ProShot vs Artista Impresso

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artista Impresso at none against ProShot's 2. Artista Impresso also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and price ($4.99 vs $8.99). ProShot's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ProShot costs $8.99 and Artista Impresso $4.99 up front. ProShot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Artista Impresso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Artista Impresso holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 502 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ProShot's written reviews are positive against 84% of Artista Impresso's.

ProShot ships an update every 3 weeks, Artista Impresso every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProShot | Artista Impresso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshot/id924438909/reviews) | **[4.7 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artista-impresso/id947875208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 502 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) |

## What reviewers say

### ProShot

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Artista Impresso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artista-impresso/id947875208)

Transform your photos into stunning Impressionist masterpieces with artistic brush strokes and rich textures. This app offers various styles and tools to create captivating, print-worthy paintings from your snapshots.

**Highlights:** Impressionist painting styles, Ellipse detail tool for fine brush strokes, Canvas or linen texturing, Customizable artistic finishes, One-touch settings for quick transformations, Multiple brush stroke styles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for creating beautiful paintings from photos
- 🎨 Excellent artistic effects and control over the painting process
- 💡 Versatile and allows for a lot of creativity
- 🤩 Impressive and realistic painting results
- 🙌 Highly recommended by many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loses work after updates for some users
- 🤔 Removal of useful presets in recent updates disappoints some
- 🙄 A few users find the results to be low quality or unprofessional

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices, especially after updates
- Issues with saving or exporting the final artwork

**Requested features**

- More defined brush stroke options
- Ability to save work in progress
- Improved stability and reliability after updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProShot free?

ProShot costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Artista Impresso free?

Artista Impresso costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProShot or Artista Impresso?

Artista Impresso is rated higher. ProShot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Artista Impresso averages 4.7 from 502 ratings.

### Do ProShot or Artista Impresso have ads?

Neither ProShot nor Artista Impresso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProShot or Artista Impresso?

ProShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artista Impresso every 6 weeks. Most recently, ProShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Artista Impresso on November 1, 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.*