Apple's iPhone has one of the most capable cameras in its class, yet avid photographers complain of its bare-bones interface with limited controls. We've rounded up several third-party apps that will give users more control over your device's snapper.
ProCam 3
$5, available for iOS
The ProCam 3 is arguably the best third-party camera app for iOS. It gives users a full set of manual controls and the option to change the aspect ratio of the photos, as well as the ability to easily adjust the video recording resolution (by default, it's quite a process on the iPhone). Several in-app purchases can add even more feature to the app, including the ability to capture 4K video on iPhones that are older than the iPhone 6s. ProCam 3 has a companion app for the Apple Watch, too.
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Hydra — Amazing Photography
$5, available for iOS
This iPhone camera app is designed specifically to enable users to capture quality photos even in conditions with less than perfect lighting. In addition to excellent HDR mode for still images and video, Hydra offers a dedicated low-light mode, real-time zoom, as well as the ability to upscale images up to a whopping 32 megapixels. An Apple Watch companion app is also on board.
Hipstamatic Camera
$3, available for iOS
Hipstamatic Camera is one of the oldest third-party iOS photo apps, giving iPhone and iPad users the ability to choose from a plethora of filters in real time, as well as a dedicated Pro mode. The latter gives users the ability to manually adjust key components of their photos, such as ISO, shutter speed, and exposure, among others. The app comes with a solid set of creative filters, though more are available via in-app purchases.
Camera+
$3, available for iOS
Camera+ is yet another excellent option for the iPhone. It offers a wide array of advance editing tools, various scene modes, as well a host of photographic effects, among other features. The app also features a separate exposure button, which allows shutterbugs to easily manage the light in their photos.
NightCap Pro
$2, available for iOS
The NightCap Pro camera app for iOS, as its name suggests, is designed for low-light photography. It will help your iPhone capture clearer photos at night or in dark places with the help of artificial intelligence. The latter tinkers with the ISO and exposure of the shots, ensuring optimal results at all times.
ProCamera +
$5, available for iOS
The ProCamera + iPhone app features an elaborate set of manual controls. filters, and live editing effects, covered by a sleek and intuitive interface. Like some of its competitors, the app offers a neat Apple Watch app. Even more features are available via in-app purchases.
ProShot
$4, available for iOS
ProShot is yet another third-party iOS camera app with a lengthy and impressive list of features and manual controls. They include a lengthy set of video-capture modes too, giving users the option to capture clips with their iPhone in a DSLR-like fashion.
VSCO
Free, available for iOS
VSCO is a highly rated iPhone camera app with a cool minimalist interface and a social twist. In addition to giving users extensive manual controls, the app allows them to also explore and find curated photographic content from a vibrant international community. More VSCO features are available via an in-app purchase.