Midnight Video Camera vs Slow Shutter Camera
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
Slow Shutter Camera
Capture stunning long exposure photos in real-time with this effect camera. It simulates slow shutter photography by continuously overwriting bright areas until you stop recording. Use iOS screen recording for capturing your creations.
- Real-time slow shutter effect
- Long exposure simulation
- Overwrites bright areas continuously
- Easy-to-use interface
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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This is an effect camera application that reflects processing like slow shutter photography in real time. Bright areas will continue to be overwritten until the stop button is pressed after the shooting button is pressed. Please use the standard iOS screen recording function when taking a recording. https://support.apple.com/HT207935
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slow Shutter Camera at 3.6 against Midnight Video Camera's 2.7. Slow Shutter Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Midnight Video Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Slow Shutter Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slow Shutter Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively.
Midnight Video Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Slow Shutter Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midnight Video Camera | Slow Shutter Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukiko Iwai | Masaharu Tsukamoto |
Customer experience
Midnight Video Camera
Slow Shutter Camera
In-app purchases
Midnight Video Camera
- Enable All Functions$7.99
Slow Shutter Camera
No in-app purchases
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