Verdict
ProMovie Recorder gives manual control over exposure, white balance and ISO in a simple interface, and exporting to the camera roll works well for most. But a meaningful slice of reviewers report crashes on recording and audio sync problems on export, with no response from support when they ask about it.
Best for
Someone who wants manual video controls on an iPhone without learning a complex app, and who mainly exports straight to the camera roll rather than syncing audio to another editing system.
Dealbreaker
Some users report the app crashing when they hit record, and others see audio sync issues after exporting, with support emails going unanswered.
The facts.
Pulled from the App Store, not written by hand.
Price
$2.99 once
In-app purchases
Unknown
Ads
Unknown
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Rating
4.7★ (2,978)
Version
1.11.12
Last updated
Sep 18, 2026
Released
Dec 13, 2016
Attributes
Native appOne-time purchaseNo subscription
Category
Photo & Video
What reviews consistently say.
Themes grouped from 122 App Store reviews. Source feed ›
Praised for
Ease of use and design4 reviews
Import and export3 reviews
Value for money2 reviews
Complained about
Sync and multi-device4 reviews
Crashes and stability3 reviews
Customer support2 reviews
Import and export2 reviews
Where this comes from
4 of 122 recent reviews raised: Ease of use and designApp Store reviews ›
3 of 122 recent reviews raised: Import and exportApp Store reviews ›
3 of 122 recent reviews raised: Crashes and stabilityApp Store reviews ›
4 of 122 recent reviews raised: Sync and multi-deviceApp Store reviews ›
2 of 122 recent reviews raised: Customer supportApp Store reviews ›
2 of 122 recent reviews raised: Value for moneyApp Store reviews ›
Listed at $2.99 once on the App StoreApp Store listing ›
Where we recommend it
Camera apps you buy once ›Manual camera apps that charge once instead of monthly, each with the reason you might not want it.
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Verdict. ProCam is a manual camera app that's easy to pick up, but recent reviews describe slow shooting, crashes when deleting photos, lag, and extra paywalls or ads for things some users feel should already be included after the purchase.
Best for. An iPhone or iPad photographer who wants manual controls without a monthly bill and can tolerate occasional lag or a crash now and then.
Dealbreaker. Several reviewers report the app still paywalls extra features and shows ads after the one-time purchase, plus crashes when deleting photos and slow, laggy shooting.
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Verdict. Camera M gets praised for a clean, well-designed manual camera interface with real depth for macro and exposure control, though a small number of users find it confusing at first and a few report crashes.
Best for. iPhone photographers who want manual shutter, focus, and exposure control beyond the stock camera app without a subscription eating into future updates.
Dealbreaker. A handful of reviewers describe the interface as confusing when they first open it, and a few report crashes, so it isn't guaranteed to be plug-and-play.
$2.99 once · 4.6★ (2,812) · Updated Oct 25, 2026
Verdict. Does one thing and is loved for it. Light trails, silky water, star trails — the long-exposure shots a phone is not supposed to be able to take.
Best for. Anyone who has tried to photograph moving water or traffic and been disappointed.
Dealbreaker. It is a single effect. Outside of long exposures there is no reason to open it, and you will still want a normal camera app for everything else.