Midnight Video Camera vs SMAO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midnight Video Camera
Capture clear videos in low-light conditions with enhanced sensitivity and amplification. Choose from multiple resolutions and export in standard MP4 format. Additional features like delayed start and automatic sleep are available via in-app purchase.
- Enhanced low-light sensitivity
- Software amplification for higher sensitivity
- Multiple video resolution options
- MP4 file format with H.264/HEVC
- Delayed start of recording (in-app purchase)
- Automatic monitor sleep (in-app purchase)
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This is the video application specialized for shooting in the dark. 1. SENSITIVITY In case of iPhone X, the sensitivity can be increased up to ISO = 1760, shutter speed = 1/3 sec. 2. AMPLIFICATION By software processing, you can shoot a video with even higher sensitivity. 3. RESOLUSTION In case of iPhone X, you can choose the resolution from 192x144, 352x288, 480x360, 640x480, 960x540, 1280x720, 1920x1080. 4. FILE FORMAT Extension: mp4 Video: H.264, HEVC Audio: AAC 44.1kHz 5. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS By "In-App Purchase", you can use the following functions. •Automatic sleep of monitor •Delayed start of recording •Extending of recording time
SMAO
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SMA0-05はドローン用のアプリで次の事ができます。 １．ドローンとWI-FI接続してドローンの操縦および設定ができます。 ２．ドローンカメラの映像を画面に表示し記録ができます。 ３．ジェスチャーでドローンの制御ができます。 ４．スマートフォンを傾けて体感的にドローンの操縦ができます。 ５．指でなぞった軌跡とおりにドローンを飛行させます。 ６．ＶＲモード体験ができます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMAO at none against Midnight Video Camera's 1. SMAO also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Midnight Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMAO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Midnight Video Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, SMAO weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midnight Video Camera | SMAO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yukiko Iwai | 元明 苏 |
In-app purchases
Midnight Video Camera
- Enable All Functions$7.99
SMAO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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