# Motion Camera vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Stack Camera at 73% against Motion Camera's 0%. Light Stack Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Motion Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Motion Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Stack Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Stack Camera has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Motion Camera's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

Motion Camera ships an update every 6 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Camera | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-camera-long-exposure/id1294597749/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-camera-long-exposure/id1294597749)

Create stunning long exposure photos with adjustable exposure times. This app offers an instant preview to see your results immediately, perfect for capturing unique motion blur effects. A tripod is recommended for optimal clarity.

**Highlights:** Long exposure simulation, Instant preview, Adjustable exposure length, Motion blur effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Motion Camera free?

Motion Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Stack Camera free?

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

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

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Motion Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

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

Motion Camera shows ads; Light Stack Camera does not.

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

Motion Camera ships an update every 6 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Motion Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 2, 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.*