# M vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Camera at 53% against M's 0%. Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 29 months). M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

M ships an update every 29 months, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/940494102) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-camera-lite-manual-control-camera/id961205750)

This app offers manual control over camera settings like exposure, ISO, and focus for improved photography on iPhones and iPads. It includes a timer for stable shots and automatically saves images to your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure control, Manual ISO control, Focus modes (Lock, Auto, Auto Continuous), Voice countdown timer, Selectable flash modes, Adjustable image size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Pro Camera free?

Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do M or Pro Camera have ads?

Neither M nor Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Pro Camera?

M ships an update every 29 months, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, M was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 24, 2026.

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