Best Manual Photo Camera Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 237+ manual photo camera apps on iOS, 15 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Manual Photo Camera Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ManualCam – Pro CameraManualCam – Pro CameraFree—NoNoNov 2026
2Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WBManual Camera – Focus, ISO, WBFree4.3★ (456)NoYesNov 2026
3DSLR Camera - Manual CameraDSLR Camera - Manual CameraFree4.6★ (700)NoYesNov 2026
4Manual – RAW CameraManual – RAW Camera$3.994.2★ (278)NoYesOct 2026
5Shutter - manual cameraShutter - manual cameraFree3.7★ (18)NoNoOct 2026
6Open CameraOpen CameraFree1.9★ (17)YesNoNov 2026
7Lumina: Manual CameraLumina: Manual CameraFree4.6★ (97)NoNoNov 2026
8ProCam - Pro CameraProCam - Pro Camera$9.994.6★ (35K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Manual Photo Camera

Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB#2

Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB by Vladislav Dugnist

Slow shutter, Pro RAW photo
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.3😐(456 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for manual focus
  • 👍 Good for astronomy photos
  • 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
  • 👍 Great for low light environments
  • 👍 Free long exposure photos
  • 👍 Nice design, easy auto settings
  • 👍 Sharp photos with control

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Free version HEIF format
  • 👎 Requires access to all photos
  • 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
  • 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
  • 👎 Cannot take selfies
  • 👎 Limited longest exposure (1/4 sec)
  • 👎 No telephoto lens support
  • 👎 Inconvenient manual photo saving
  • 👎 EXIF data not displayed natively
  • 👎 ISO value discrepancy
  • 👎 App crashes/knocks user out
  • 👎 Misleading free app, subscription needed
  • 👎 Cannot change lenses on iPhone 12Pro
  • 👎 Limited settings and controls
  • 👎 Patchy resolution
4.6😊(700 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for photography and videography
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Provides professional-level features
  • 👍 Good camera performance
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location data not accurate
  • 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
  • 🔋 Resets settings on app close

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FAQ about Manual Photo Camera

Are there free manual photo camera apps for iPhone?
Yes — 15 of the top manual photo camera apps we rank are free to download, including ManualCam – Pro Camera and Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB.
ManualCam – Pro Camera has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 237+ manual photo camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.