# Carousel Camera vs Spectre Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Spectre Camera at 4.3 against Carousel Camera's 2.7. Spectre Camera also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). Carousel Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carousel Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spectre Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectre Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Carousel Camera's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spectre Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Carousel Camera ships an update every 10 days, Spectre Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carousel Camera | Spectre Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carousel-camera/id1247608843/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rafael Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107410699) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### Carousel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carousel-camera/id1247608843)

This app offers a unique circular video recording format that adapts to any screen orientation. Capture footage in high resolution and easily switch between full frame views with a simple double tap.

**Highlights:** Circular video recording, Adapts to any screen orientation, High-resolution capture (4K compatible), Double-tap for full frame view, Ratioless video format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carousel Camera Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Spectre Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595)

This app uses AI to create stunning long exposure photographs, making it easy to capture professional-quality shots. Remove crowds, create light trails, and achieve silky smooth water effects effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI-powered long exposures, Crowd removal, Light trail creation, Silky water effects, Live Photos and video support, Automatic scene detection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectre Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Captures great long exposure shots
- 👍 Convenient and intuitive
- 🎨 Allows for creative photography
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry images even with stabilization
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤔 Limited exposure time options
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with older iPhones
- Focusing and stabilization problems

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure time options
- More manual control over settings
- Raw image format support
- Apple Watch remote support
- Improved low-light performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carousel Camera free?

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

### Is Spectre Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carousel Camera or Spectre Camera?

Spectre Camera is rated higher. Carousel Camera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spectre Camera averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Carousel Camera or Spectre Camera have ads?

Neither Carousel Camera nor Spectre Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carousel Camera or Spectre Camera?

Carousel Camera ships an update every 10 days, and Spectre Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Carousel Camera was updated on June 1, 2026 and Spectre Camera on September 30, 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.*