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NightCap Camera: Long Exposure

NightCap Camera: Long Exposure

Astrophotography and Low Light

3K ratings
670 reviews
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$2.99

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Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

✓Low light and night photo/video capture
✓Long exposure and motion blur effects
✓Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors)
✓AI camera control for automatic settings
✓Manual gesture-based adjustments
✓4K time lapse recording
✓ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NightCap Camera. Based on 3K reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great for astrophotography
  • 👍Excellent night/low light photography
  • 💡Powerful manual controls
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Produces high-quality results

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and freezes on newer devices
  • 🐛Focus issues on iPhone 7+
  • 🔋Drains battery quickly
  • 👎Unintuitive user interface
  • 👎Disappointing results for some users
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What's New in NightCap Camera

10.1.1

September 19, 2026

10.1.1 fixes a photo metadata issue on iOS 26. 10.1 adds manual aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. - Choose your f-stop alongside shutter speed and ISO, for control over depth of field. - Automatic exposure now opens the lens as wide as it will go, to gather the most light at night. - Other fixes and improvements.

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Top Paid

📉 12-4

Photo & Video

This app dropped -4 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 194-11

Global

This app dropped -11 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 20, 2026.

User reviews

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Meteor Mode

“Meteor Mode” in new update not working correctly with the repeat 5-second exposures. Requests for correction/guidance go unanswered.
Morrowr2Morrowr2

Hardly able to do anything worthwhile

I can’t believe I wasted money on this.
Efbldf2Efbldf2

I understand the goal, but…

Completely useless with my 11”
SCT.
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Doesn’t Work With iPhone SE3 iOS 26.6

iPhone SE (3rd generation), iOS 26.6. NightCap 10.0.0 crashes immediately on launch. Camera permission is never requested and NightCap does not appear under Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera.
Joe Lian99Joe Lian99

Zero Shooting Stars

NightCap captured zero shooting stars on the best meteor shower night of the year. Free alternatives are much better.
Paducah KYPaducah KY
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Photos not saving properly

Bug

Meteor mode not working as expected

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

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Requested Features

5 requests

RAW image support

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Bluetooth remote shutter control

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Ability to save settings

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More exposure options

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Improved timelapse features

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FAQ

What does NightCap Camera do?

NightCap Camera is designed to take amazing low light and night photos, videos, and 4K time lapses. It utilizes features like long exposure and specialized astronomy modes to capture clear and detailed images in challenging lighting conditions, overcoming the limitations of standard phone cameras.

What are the key features of NightCap Camera?

Key features include Long Exposure mode for motion blur and reduced noise, dedicated astrophotography modes for stars and the Northern Lights, AI camera control for automatic optimal settings, and manual gesture-based controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. It also supports 4K time lapse recording and has an ISO Boost feature for significantly brighter low-light photos.

How much does NightCap Camera cost?

Based on the provided information, NightCap Camera is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality of the app.

What devices is NightCap Camera compatible with?

NightCap Camera is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. Specific features like 4K time lapse resolution may vary depending on the device model, with 4K available on iPhone 6s or newer and 1080p HD on older devices. It also offers full Apple Watch support.

What are some common use cases for NightCap Camera?

Common use cases include capturing starry skies, the Northern Lights (Aurora), meteors, and the International Space Station. It's also ideal for creating motion blur effects with long exposure, light painting, photographing moving traffic at night, and generally improving the quality of photos and videos taken in dimly lit environments.