Midnight Video Camera vs Brighten View
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
Brighten View
This app provides a real-time color filter camera, enabling clear, vibrant vision in low-light conditions. It transforms dark scenes into vivid memories, eliminating grainy black-and-white night shots. Perfect for nighttime adventures and capturing the beauty of the dark.
- Real-time color filter camera
- Enhanced low-light vision
- Vivid night shots
- Crisp, colorful vision
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Cat's Eye Camera is a real-time filter camera that lets you see clearly in color, even in the dark—just like a cat. Whether you're exploring starry skies, camping, or wandering through mysterious night spots, this app turns low-light moments into vivid memories. Enjoy crisp, colorful vision in real time—no more grainy black-and-white night shots. Download Cat's Eye Camera now and discover the beauty of the night in full color. To record video, please use the standard iOS screen recording function. https://support.apple.com/HT207935
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brighten View at 4.3 against Midnight Video Camera's 2.7. Brighten View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (23 vs 7). Midnight Video Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Brighten View asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brighten View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively.
Midnight Video Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Brighten View every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midnight Video Camera | Brighten View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukiko Iwai | Masaharu Tsukamoto |
Customer experience
Midnight Video Camera
Brighten View
In-app purchases
Midnight Video Camera
- Enable All Functions$7.99
Brighten View
No in-app purchases
Questions
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