# PRO EDU vs A Year With My Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: PRO EDU at free with in-app purchases against A Year With My Camera's subscription. PRO EDU also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). A Year With My Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRO EDU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $249.99 per 6 months and A Year With My Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Year With My Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of PRO EDU's written reviews are positive against 89% of A Year With My Camera's.

PRO EDU ships an update every 2 months, A Year With My Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRO EDU | A Year With My Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-edu/id943409258/reviews) | **[4.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **342** |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RGG EDU](https://appshunter.io/developer/943409257) | [Emma Davies Photography Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455984869) |

## What reviewers say

### PRO EDU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-edu/id943409258)

Access comprehensive photography and editing tutorials from industry professionals. Learn new techniques, improve your portfolio, and grow your business. Lessons are available on any device for flexible learning.

**Highlights:** Photography tutorials, Retouching tutorials, Commercial photography tutorials, Website builder access, Retouching plugins, Community group access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Month Subscription | $249.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO EDU Subscription | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and tutorials
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Good for learning and improving skills
- 👍 High quality production
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Support unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Navigation can be challenging
- 🐛 Some features not working
- 🐛 Expensive compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription doesn't work
- Support doesn't reply
- Support page giving error messages
- Library showing individual videos instead of courses
- See All button doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Easier way to download entire courses
- Progress marking for tutorials
- Automatic start of next tutorial
- 10-second back and forth button
- Control of playback speed


### A Year With My Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870)

Learn photography with guided lessons and connect with a community of fellow learners. Access exclusive content, stay in touch with participants, and continue your photographic journey.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photography guides, Community interaction, Post-course connection, Access to lessons, Beginner photography workshop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive, well-structured photography course
- 👥 Supportive and friendly community
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- ✉️ Bite-sized weekly lessons via email

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires paid subscription with no free alternative
- 📧 Mandatory email collection for signup
- 👥 Community can be judgmental toward differing opinions
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 📱 App crashes and stability problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after 'I agree' button
- App won't open or load on iPhone
- Login not recognized across different devices
- Password reset email validation failures
- Frequent app crashes during use

**Requested features**

- Numbered image posting boxes for easier homework submission
- Full tablet and iPad app version
- Better cross-device login synchronization
- Improved customer support contact options
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRO EDU free?

PRO EDU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A Year With My Camera free?

A Year With My Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PRO EDU or A Year With My Camera?

A Year With My Camera is rated higher. PRO EDU averages 4.6 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while A Year With My Camera averages 4.8 from 342 ratings.

### Do PRO EDU or A Year With My Camera have ads?

Neither PRO EDU nor A Year With My Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRO EDU or A Year With My Camera?

PRO EDU ships an update every 2 months, and A Year With My Camera fortnightly. Most recently, PRO EDU was updated on October 24, 2026 and A Year With My Camera on October 24, 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.*