# NeoShot vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Light Stack Camera at 4.7 against NeoShot's 4.0. Light Stack Camera also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 53%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NeoShot's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeoShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Stack Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of NeoShot's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

NeoShot ships an update monthly, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeoShot | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoshot-pro-camera-plus-raw/id1287453184/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049227287) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### NeoShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoshot-pro-camera-plus-raw/id1287453184)

This app offers professional-level manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos. It features advanced options like slow shutter, long exposure, and HDR rendering, allowing users to achieve DSLR-like results.

**Highlights:** Bulb exposure (slow shutter, long exposure, light trails), Neutral Density (ND) filters, NeoHDR for ultra high-quality HDR photos, Multiple metering modes, Manual focus with focus peaking, RAW and ProRAW file format support, Live histogram and grid display

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeoShot Pro 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| NeoShot Pro 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| NeoShot Pro 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| NeoShot Pro 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |


### Light Stack Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187)

Capture incredibly sharp long exposure photos without a tripod. Advanced AI stabilization allows for handheld shots up to 30 seconds, providing natural-looking results. Unique features like true-to-motion preview and customizable failure responses ensure control and prevent ruined shots.

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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeoShot free?

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

### Is Light Stack Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NeoShot or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. NeoShot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do NeoShot or Light Stack Camera have ads?

Neither NeoShot nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NeoShot or Light Stack Camera?

NeoShot ships an update monthly, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, NeoShot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 6, 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.*