# Deep Fried vs Long Exposure Camera

Deep Fried and Long Exposure Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Long Exposure Camera's written reviews are positive against 48% of Deep Fried's. Long Exposure Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Deep Fried's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 42) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Fried sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Long Exposure Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Deep Fried against 4.5 for Long Exposure Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Fried has 3.9K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Deep Fried's written reviews are positive against 88% of Long Exposure Camera's.

Deep Fried ships an update every 2 months, Long Exposure Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Fried | Long Exposure Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-fried/id1436647902/reviews)** | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-exposure-camera-night-xp/id6755618056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Super Trance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514157617) | [Two Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521670583) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-fried/id1436647902)

Create, store, and share hilariously distorted memes. Apply intense fried filters, warp images with various tools, and add custom text and emojis to personalize your creations. Save your masterpieces and manage your subscription easily.

**Highlights:** Deep Fried Camera, Adjustable Fried Filters, Image Warping Tools, Add Emojis and Text, Save and Store Memes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP1 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP2 | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP3 | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 No watermark
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Effective for making memes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory $30 yearly subscription
- 💰 Paywall blocks access to features
- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't work
- 🚫 Can only make a limited number of edits without paying
- 🚫 Entire app is locked behind subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription charges immediately instead of free trial
- Subscription doesn't work as advertised
- Constant crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add video editing and deep frying capabilities
- More customization options for text and effects
- Bring back free version with ads instead of subscription


### Long Exposure Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-exposure-camera-night-xp/id6755618056)

Capture stunning light trails, silky water effects, and night camera shots with professional manual controls. This free app offers advanced stabilization and live preview for creating artistic masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Professional long exposure capture, Powerful night camera mode, Glow camera effects, Full manual control (shutter, ISO, focus), Auto-stabilization, Live preview

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Fried free?

Deep Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Long Exposure Camera free?

Long Exposure Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Fried or Long Exposure Camera?

Deep Fried is rated higher. Deep Fried averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Long Exposure Camera averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do Deep Fried or Long Exposure Camera have ads?

Neither Deep Fried nor Long Exposure Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Fried or Long Exposure Camera?

Deep Fried ships an update every 2 months, and Long Exposure Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Deep Fried was updated on October 23, 2026 and Long Exposure Camera on October 24, 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.*