Cheese vs ProCamera

CCheese8.4Visit ProCamera7.7Visit

Higher score C Cheese #4 in Camera Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GNOME

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ProCamera #7 in Camera Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ProCamera

• Cheese fits best

  Linux users wanting a free webcam camera

• ProCamera fits best

  iPhone users seeking a capable free pro camera

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Side by side

Feature	CCheese 8.4/10 Visit ↗	ProCamera 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.7
Ranking	#4 in Camera Apps	#7 in Camera Apps
Best for	Linux users wanting a free webcam camera	iPhone users seeking a capable free pro camera
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Linux	iOS
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Cheese 0/4 · ProCamera 3/4
Manual camera controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
RAW photo capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
External camera support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	linux	ios
Max video resolution	Not checked yet	4k
Our review
Pros	Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media	Manual exposure includes ISO and shutter speed, with manual or assisted focus. Captures RAW and Apple ProRAW, with HDR and low-light modes. Includes high-resolution video capture and media review and editing tools.
Cons	Limited to Linux desktop use No virtual camera or background tools GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45	Available only on iOS, for iPhone and iPad. Free download includes in-app purchases; purchase amounts are not stated here. Support is listed through documentation, with no other channel identified.
Our verdict	Cheese is a free, open-source webcam application for Linux desktops, aimed at people who want straightforward photo and video capture from an installed webcam. It covers everyday capture needs with countdown photography, configurable burst… Read the review →	ProCamera is an iPhone and iPad camera app from Cocologics GmbH for photographers and videographers who want controls beyond the default iOS Camera app. It combines manual exposure and focus options with photo formats and shooting modes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cheese — where it wins

  • Captures webcam photos and video with timers and burst mode
  • Offers visual effects plus brightness, contrast and resolution controls
  • Can switch between installed webcams and share captured media

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Linux desktop use
  • No virtual camera or background tools
  • GNOME replaced it as its core camera app with Snapshot in GNOME 45

• ProCamera — where it wins

  • Manual exposure includes ISO and shutter speed, with manual or assisted focus.
  • Captures RAW and Apple ProRAW, with HDR and low-light modes.
  • Includes high-resolution video capture and media review and editing tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS, for iPhone and iPad.
  • Free download includes in-app purchases; purchase amounts are not stated here.
  • Support is listed through documentation, with no other channel identified.

• CCheese8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source webcam app with practical capture tools and a focused feature set.

  Visit GNOMEFull verdict →
• ProCamera7.7/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-download iOS camera app with manual controls, RAW capture and video tools.

  Visit ProCameraFull verdict →