# StarryCamera2 vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is price: Manual Camera at Free against StarryCamera2's $4.99. Manual Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (454 vs 10). StarryCamera2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Manual Camera is free to download; StarryCamera2 costs $4.99 up front. Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. StarryCamera2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manual Camera has 454 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of StarryCamera2's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera's.

StarryCamera2 ships an update monthly, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarryCamera2 | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrycamera2/id1241570625/reviews) | **[4.3 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **454** |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [康行 Nagasima](https://appshunter.io/developer/287939498) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## What reviewers say

### StarryCamera2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrycamera2/id1241570625)

Capture stunning night sky photos with this advanced camera app. It offers multiple shooting modes like Starry Sky, Star Trails, and Milky Way, allowing you to adjust ISO and shutter speed for professional results.

**Highlights:** Starry sky mode, Star trails mode, Milky way mode, Night view mode, Lighten mode, Adjustable ISO and Shutter Speed

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarryCamera2 free?

StarryCamera2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manual Camera free?

Manual Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarryCamera2 or Manual Camera?

Manual Camera is rated higher. StarryCamera2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 454 ratings.

### Do StarryCamera2 or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither StarryCamera2 nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarryCamera2 or Manual Camera?

StarryCamera2 ships an update monthly, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, StarryCamera2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Manual Camera on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*