Manual AlternativesCamera Apps like Manual

Manual is described as 'Powerful camera app that gives you full control of your photos by letting you customize shutter, exposure and more' and is a Camera app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Manual for iPhone, iPad, Android and Apple Watch. The best Manual alternative is Blackmagic Camera, which is free. Other great apps like Manual are Camera, Photon Camera, Halide Camera and Camera+.

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Manual is a powerful camera app that gives you full control of your photos by letting you customize shutter, exposure and more.

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Manual alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2024
  1. Blackmagic Camera icon
     8 likes

    Blackmagic Camera is a digital film software for iPhone, offering professional camera controls, image processing, and the ability to record directly to Blackmagic Cloud in 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, facilitating global collaboration on DaVinci Resolve projects.

    25 Blackmagic Camera alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top Blackmagic Camera Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  White balance correction
    4. DaVinci Resolve icon  DaVinci Resolve Integration
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  High-resolution images
    7.  Supports H265 Codec
    8.  Frame rate control
    9.  Color correction
    10.  8K editing capabilities
    11.  Grid layout
    12.  Status Page
    Blackmagic Camera iconManual Icon

    Blackmagic Camera VS Manual

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    • Blackmagic Camera is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Manual.

    • Blackmagic Camera is the most popular free alternative to Manual.

    • Blackmagic Camera is Free and ProprietaryManual is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Camera icon
     7 likes

    The built-in camera app for the iPhone.

    Get the perfect picture with the advanced pixel technology in your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. All you have to do is find something beautiful, open the Camera app, and tap the Shutter button.

    Unleash your creativity with great Camera.

    54 Camera alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Camera Features

    1.  Portrait mode camera
    2.  Slow Motion
    3.  Photo color correction
    4.  Photographic filters
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Crop video
    Camera iconManual Icon

    Camera VS Manual

    Is Camera a good alternative to Manual?
     
    • Camera is the most popular iPad alternative to Manual.

    • Camera is Free and ProprietaryManual is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Photon Camera icon
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    Photon Camera is a photography app for iPhone, offering a minimalist interface with manual controls, professional tools like live exposure, histogram, and focus peaking, and a user-friendly image browser.

    25 Photon Camera alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Photon Camera Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  Grid layout
    Photon Camera iconManual Icon

    Photon Camera VS Manual

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  4. Halide Camera icon
     3 likes

    Halide is a high-end camera app for photographers. Use gestures to change exposure and manual focus. Customize controls to adapt the app to your needs. Halide’s professional tools include focus peaking, a detailed histogram, adaptive level grid, and RAW support.

    16 Halide Camera alternatives
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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Halide Camera Features

    Halide Camera iconManual Icon

    Halide Camera VS Manual

    Is Halide Camera a good alternative to Manual?
     
    • Halide Camera is the most popular commercial alternative to Manual.

    • Halide Camera is Paid and ProprietaryManual is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Camera+ icon
     15 likes

    With Camera+ you’re able to use your iPhone to shoot the best photos you possibly can. Camera+ is packed with useful features that your standard camera app doesn’t include, including a photo flashlight (iPhone 4 only), a shooting grid, multiple shooting modes, touch exposure...

    76 Camera+ alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Camera+ Features

    1.  Impromptu meetings
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    Camera+ VS Manual

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  6. TrueHDR icon
     1 like

    Use TrueHDR to create beautiful HDR (high dynamic range) photos on your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch. With TrueHDR, you can get the best of both worlds - capturing the details of bright and dark areas and then merging them into a single photo.

    3 TrueHDR alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    TrueHDR Features

    1.  HDR Support
    TrueHDR iconManual Icon

    TrueHDR VS Manual

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  7. Cortex Cam icon
     1 like

    Cortex Cam is all about achieving the best image quality possible on a mobile device. It uses RAW data (when available) to increase sharpness and image detail. Professional exposure controls (including shutter priority, ISO priority, and full manual) enable great photos even in...

    45 Cortex Cam alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2018.

    Cortex Cam iconManual Icon

    Cortex Cam VS Manual

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  8. Griddr icon
     1 like

    Griddr. - A grid camera app that provides diverse grid templates and expert composition tips to help you capture perfect compositions with ease.

    31 Griddr alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    Griddr iconManual Icon

    Griddr VS Manual

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  9. Encamera icon
     1 like

    Some of your most personal data lives on your camera roll. What are you doing to protect yourself? Encamera encrypts every photo you take, keeping your data safe from the prying eyes of AI, media analysis, hacks, and other violations of privacy.

    49 Encamera alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Encamera Features

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    Encamera VS Manual

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  10. Moment Pro Camera icon
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    Moment gives you full manual control, without the clutter. Easily adjust exposure, ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance, image format, and more.

    66 Moment Pro Camera alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Moment Pro Camera Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Photo effects
    Moment Pro Camera iconManual Icon

    Moment Pro Camera VS Manual

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  11. Macro by Camera+ icon
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    From the developers that brought you the best-selling Camera+, and Camera+ 2, Macro by Camera+ will instantly be another staple of your digital camera bag.

    51 Macro by Camera+ alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    Macro by Camera+ iconManual Icon

    Macro by Camera+ VS Manual

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  12. Focus Manual Camera icon
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    Intuitive manual camera that gives you full control.

    6 Focus Manual Camera alternatives
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    • iPhone

    Focus Manual Camera Features

    Focus Manual Camera iconManual Icon

    Focus Manual Camera VS Manual

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