# Apollo vs Spectre Camera

The clearest difference is price: Spectre Camera at Free against Apollo's $2.99. Spectre Camera also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 447). Apollo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Spectre Camera is free to download; Apollo costs $2.99 up front. Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apollo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Apollo against 4.3 for Spectre Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectre Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 447, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Apollo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spectre Camera's.

Apollo ships an update monthly, Spectre Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo | Spectre Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-immersive-illumination/id1373682251/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 447 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INDICE S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640343633) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### Apollo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-immersive-illumination/id1373682251)

Enhance your Portrait Mode photos by adding and manipulating light sources after the shot. This app reconstructs a 3D map of your image, allowing real-time adjustments to color, intensity, and distance of lights for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** Add light sources to Portrait Mode photos, Adjust light color, intensity, and distance, Real-time 3D light and shadow rendering, Create invisible light sources, Edit photos after they are taken

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique lighting effects
- 🚀 Impressive depth-based editing
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Ability to create dramatic photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older iPhones
- 🔒 Limited to portrait mode photos only
- ⚠️ Crashes and freezes reported
- 🤔 Confusing tutorial prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access full photo library
- Crashes when trying to edit certain photos
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Support for all photo types, not just portrait mode
- Option to save and load custom lighting presets
- Ability to control light direction and intensity
- Integration with other photo editing apps


### Spectre Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595)

This app uses AI to create stunning long exposure photographs, making it easy to capture professional-quality shots. Remove crowds, create light trails, and achieve silky smooth water effects effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI-powered long exposures, Crowd removal, Light trail creation, Silky water effects, Live Photos and video support, Automatic scene detection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectre Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Captures great long exposure shots
- 👍 Convenient and intuitive
- 🎨 Allows for creative photography
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry images even with stabilization
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤔 Limited exposure time options
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with older iPhones
- Focusing and stabilization problems

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure time options
- More manual control over settings
- Raw image format support
- Apple Watch remote support
- Improved low-light performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo free?

Apollo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spectre Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apollo or Spectre Camera?

Spectre Camera is rated higher. Apollo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Spectre Camera averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Apollo or Spectre Camera have ads?

Neither Apollo nor Spectre Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apollo or Spectre Camera?

Apollo ships an update monthly, and Spectre Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Apollo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Spectre Camera on November 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.*