# Light Stack Camera — AI-Stabilized Long Exposures

> AI-stabilized long exposure photography without a tripod. (iPhone/iPad app by Cogitap Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2023-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews.md

## What is Light Stack Camera?

Capture sharp long exposures — no tripod required. With advanced AI stabilization, Light Stack lets you shoot handheld for up to 30 seconds — with consistently sharp, natural-looking results.

To help you stay steady and in control, Light Stack offers some unique features:

• True-to-Motion Preview: The live preview moves naturally with your hands, giving you intuitive feedback that helps you stay steady. No more fighting to keep a crosshair centered.

• Failure Response: If motion tracking is lost, you choose what happens: temporarily pause the exposure, end it cleanly, or keep going without stabilization. No surprises, and no ruined shots when things don’t go as planned.

• Full-Resolution Pipeline: Light Stack maintains full resolution from capture to final image. No cropping, and no upscaling to cover it up.

Try it free and experience the convenience of Light Stack.

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## Key features

- AI-stabilized long exposures
- Handheld shooting up to 30 seconds
- True-to-motion live preview
- Customizable failure response options
- Full-resolution image pipeline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Paid for this

*2026-02-01*

I was upset because I paid for this app and then only received 10 pictures. However, the developer was awesome and sent me a code for a lifetime subscription.  There are still good developers that stand by their products and all you need to do is contact them and let them know if you are having issues. This is one of my favorite apps, and I am extremely stoked that the developer came through for me. Such a good app and I was so bummed about the subscription issue – however if you did purchase it and you contact the developer, they will take care of you.   Back to five stars. Love this app.

**Developer response:** This shouldn’t happen (and definitely not cool). Please contact me at support@cogitap.com so I can look into this and make sure it’s resolved. Sorry about this.

### 1/5 — Paid for this

*2025-11-28*

I paid for this app and now it says I only get 10 photos and then I have to subscribe to it. Not cool.  This is horrible to do to people and a total scam. When you buy an app, you should be grandfathered in when they decide to go to a subscription model.

**Developer response:** This shouldn’t happen (and definitely not cool). Please contact me at support@cogitap.com so I can look into this and make sure it’s resolved. Sorry about this.

### 1/5 — Purchase not recognized

*2025-11-13*

Completed purchase - but still see the “10 photos left” message. 

Otherwise excellent app, however The inability to take note of purchase is disappointing

**Developer response:** This shouldn’t happen, and I completely understand your disappointment. Please contact me at support@cogitap.com so I can look into this and make sure it’s resolved. Sorry about this

### 5/5 — Works Well!

*2025-09-18*

It really does make good looking long exposures even when I was trying to keep steady in 50mph winds. Not used all the options yet but the default settings work great.

**Developer response:** I’m glad to hear the app held up in those conditions, and many thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

### 2/5 — Missed functions

*2025-09-11*

This app missed the complete potential.

I prefer the slow shutter app especially because you have an editing option and the price is way better.

**Developer response:** As soon as I finish updating Slow Shutter Cam, I’ll take care of this! Sorry about this and thanks for your patience.

### 1/5 — Way too expensive

*2025-07-15, version 2.3.2*

And why would this app require a subscription? Greed?

### 5/5 — 还很稳的

*2025-06-22*

不错

**Developer response:** 感谢你抽出时间留下评价！

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2025-05-15*

Love it, but can we get 2x ‘lens’ support on iPhone 16 pro?

**Developer response:** Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. 2× lens support on the iPhone 16 Pro is on my list — I’m in the middle of a big update, and support for it is coming. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for your patience!

### 5/5 — Great for handheld long exposures

*2025-01-30*

Have only just tried this app and it doesn't disappoint even though I am not rock steady.
It's both simple and effective with sharp results.
I was a previous user of Reeheld.

**Developer response:** Glad you appreciate the app, and thanks for the review!

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work in very dim scene.

*2024-10-23*

I hoped this would work for long exposure images of the comet.  However even when imaging  bright stars, the stars aren’t visible.

## Frequently asked questions about Light Stack Camera

### What is Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is a mobile application that allows you to capture sharp long exposure photographs without the need for a tripod. It utilizes advanced AI stabilization to achieve consistently clear and natural-looking results, even when shooting handheld for extended periods.

### How does the AI stabilization work?

The app employs advanced AI stabilization technology to counteract camera shake during long exposures. It offers a unique 'True-to-Motion Preview' that moves with your hands, providing intuitive feedback to help you maintain steadiness. This allows for handheld shooting for up to 30 seconds with sharp results.

### Is Light Stack Camera free to use?

The application offers a free trial, allowing users to experience its capabilities. Further features and full functionality are available through in-app purchases, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases monetization model.

### What happens if the motion tracking is lost during an exposure?

Light Stack Camera provides a 'Failure Response' feature, giving you control over how the app handles lost motion tracking. You can choose to temporarily pause the exposure, end it cleanly, or continue without stabilization, ensuring no unexpected or ruined shots.

### Can I use this app on Android?

The provided information does not specify compatibility with Android devices. The Terms of Service link points to Apple's legal resources, suggesting the app is likely available on iOS platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2025-06-11

Just a small update that fixes a typo. Thanks for using the app!

### 2.3.1 — 2025-06-09

Fixes an issue where the app behaves unexpectedly when camera access is denied.

### 2.3 — 2025-06-08

Continued polish and improvements following recent updates. Thanks for your valuable feedback!

### 2.2 — 2025-05-14

Continued polish and improvements following recent updates. Thanks for your valuable feedback!

### 2.1 — 2025-05-08

We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to boost long-term stability and performance — but rest assured, the core algorithm hasn’t changed, so the results will be just as sharp as before. Thank you for your support, and happy shooting!

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