Comparison

iMoonCamera3 vs MoonCapture

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iMoonCamera3

Capture stunning images of the moon with this specialized camera app. It offers distinct modes for moon-only shots, moon with scenes, and lunar eclipses, with adjustable brightness, zoom, and focus controls.

Highlights
  • Moon photography mode
  • Moon + scene mode
  • Lunar eclipse mode
  • Adjustable brightness and zoom
  • Manual and automatic focus
  • Easy, Manual, and High-quality modes
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iMoonCameraPro is a camera app to shoot the moon easily. # How to use the moon mode 1. Select brightness. 2. Select zoom magnification. 3. Adjust focus manually. or Touch the moon (in case iPhone with telephoto lens) If it doesn't work, adjust focus manually. 4. Tap the shutter button. # How to use the moon + scene mode 1. Put iPhone on a tripod 2. Adjust moon brightness. 3. Tap the shutter button. 4. Adjust scene brightness. 5. Tap the OK button. 6. Wait a few seconds for the end of the shot. # How to use the lunar eclipse mode 1. Put iPhone on a tripod because a lunar eclipse is much darker than the full moon. 2. Adjust focus before eclipse begin. 3. Take a photo of a lunar eclipse. # 3 app modes Easy mode : Adjust exposure by brightness slider only. Manual mode : Adjust exposure by ISO & Shutter speed sliders. High-quality mode: The basic operation is the same as easy mode, but this mode prioritizes image quality. However, it may not function properly depending on the iOS version. # For good photos If the shutter speed is slow, fix iPhone on a tripod or something.

About

MoonCapture

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Do you want to capture the beauty of the moon without missing any photo opportunities? "MoonCapture - Light and Shadow -" is a groundbreaking camera app specially designed for photographing the moon. Have you ever struggled to capture the moon clearly with your iPhone's default camera? This app solves that problem. Even if you don't have specialized camera knowledge, you can take photos that reveal the moon's intricate patterns through intuitive controls. It's incredibly simple to use -- just adjust three sliders to perfect your shot. Tweak the brightness, focus, and tone to highlight the moon's surface details in your favorite color. Features: - A simple interface tailored for photographing the moon - Three sliders to adjust brightness, focus, and tone - Advanced image processing to reveal sharp details and beautiful lunar textures - Save your photos directly to the iPhone’s default photo app - Maximize the performance of your camera Note: "MoonCapture - Light and Shadow -" is not an app that surpasses the physical capabilities of your camera. However, it fully harnesses the latent potential of your camera to deliver stunning photos of the moon.

Screenshots

iMoonCamera34 screens
MoonCapture1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iMoonCamera3 at every 5 weeks against MoonCapture's every 11 months. MoonCapture's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iMoonCamera3 costs $3.99 and MoonCapture $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMoonCamera3 ships an update every 5 weeks, MoonCapture every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iMoonCamera3 versus MoonCapture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMoonCamera3MoonCapture
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer康行 NagasimaNaoto Tsuno

In-app purchases

None

iMoonCamera3

No in-app purchases

None

MoonCapture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMoonCamera3 free?
iMoonCamera3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoonCapture free?
MoonCapture costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMoonCamera3 or MoonCapture have ads?
Neither iMoonCamera3 nor MoonCapture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMoonCamera3 or MoonCapture?
iMoonCamera3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and MoonCapture every 11 months. Most recently, iMoonCamera3 was updated on October 14, 2026 and MoonCapture on October 4, 2026.

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