# Spectre Camera vs HSB Light

The clearest difference is rating: HSB Light at 5.0 against Spectre Camera's 4.3. HSB Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Spectre Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HSB Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

HSB Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectre Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Spectre Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of HSB Light's.

Spectre Camera ships an update every 3 months, HSB Light every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre Camera | HSB Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsb-light/id1483328431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Veniamin Gribkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907913370) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### HSB Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsb-light/id1483328431)

This app generates custom light colors for photography and videography. Users can select colors via sliders or a pre-set library to create specific lighting effects and reflections.

**Highlights:** Customizable light colors, Slider controls, Color swatch library, Photography lighting, Reflection effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectre Camera free?

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

### Is HSB Light free?

HSB Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spectre Camera or HSB Light?

HSB Light is rated higher. Spectre Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while HSB Light averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Spectre Camera or HSB Light have ads?

Neither Spectre Camera nor HSB Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectre Camera or HSB Light?

Spectre Camera ships an update every 3 months, and HSB Light every 32 months. Most recently, Spectre Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and HSB Light on September 21, 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.*