Comparison

Easy Long Exposure Camera vs Light Stack Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Capture stunning long exposure photographs, perfect for dark environments like night scenes, fireworks, and starry skies. Simply select your desired exposure time, from 1 to 180 seconds, and press the button. A Bluetooth remote shutter is also supported for convenience.

Highlights
  • Long exposure photography
  • Adjustable exposure time (1-180 seconds)
  • Night scene capture
  • Fireworks photography
  • Starry sky photography
  • Bluetooth remote shutter support
Features
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This app makes it easy to take long-exposure photos with your iPhone. Capture the passage of time in a single image—from city lights, starry skies, star trails, and fireworks to flowing waterfalls and rivers. Choose from two blending modes to create the look you want. 【Light Trails】 Layers the light from each frame to create striking trails from fireworks, car headlights, stars, and more. Perfect for night photography. 【Motion Blur】 Averages multiple frames to give waterfalls and rivers a smooth, silky appearance. It can create a slow-shutter effect even in bright conditions and can also make moving people less noticeable. Key Features ・Exposure times from 1 to 180 seconds, plus Bulb mode that you can stop whenever you choose ・Live preview of the blended image while shooting ・Image stabilization to reduce camera shake without a tripod (up to 3 seconds in the free version) ・Post-capture brightness adjustment from −2.0 to +2.0 EV, with the option to save multiple versions ・Auto and manual focus, plus pinch-to-zoom ・Switch between lenses and front/rear cameras ・3-second and 10-second self-timers ・Grid and level tools for composing your shot ・Shoot using the iPhone volume buttons or a compatible Bluetooth remote shutter ・Selectable image quality and JPG saving ・EXIF metadata including exposure time and ISO Great For ・Cityscapes and illuminated night scenes ・Starry skies and star trails ・Fireworks ・Car and train light trails ・Motion blur in waterfalls, streams, oceans, and clouds ・Making moving people less noticeable in busy locations The free version includes all the essential features you need to enjoy long-exposure photography. The Pro version is available as a one-time purchase and adds manual ISO control, ad removal, noise reduction, unlimited stabilization duration with Bulb mode support, high-bit-depth 16-bit PNG saving, direct saving without the preview screen, and more. Tips for Better Results For standard long-exposure photography, mount your iPhone on a tripod or place it on a stable surface for sharper results. Image stabilization helps reduce camera shake when shooting without a tripod, but the edges of the resulting photo will be cropped slightly. Results and available lenses may vary depending on your iPhone model and shooting conditions.

About

Light Stack Camera

Capture incredibly sharp long exposure photos without a tripod. Advanced AI stabilization allows for handheld shots up to 30 seconds, providing natural-looking results. Unique features like true-to-motion preview and customizable failure responses ensure control and prevent ruined shots.

Highlights
  • AI-stabilized long exposures
  • Handheld shooting up to 30 seconds
  • True-to-motion live preview
  • Customizable failure response options
  • Full-resolution image pipeline
Features
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Capture sharp long exposures — no tripod required. With advanced AI stabilization, Light Stack lets you shoot handheld for up to 30 seconds — with consistently sharp, natural-looking results. To help you stay steady and in control, Light Stack offers some unique features: • True-to-Motion Preview: The live preview moves naturally with your hands, giving you intuitive feedback that helps you stay steady. No more fighting to keep a crosshair centered. • Failure Response: If motion tracking is lost, you choose what happens: temporarily pause the exposure, end it cleanly, or keep going without stabilization. No surprises, and no ruined shots when things don’t go as planned. • Full-Resolution Pipeline: Light Stack maintains full resolution from capture to final image. No cropping, and no upscaling to cover it up. Try it free and experience the convenience of Light Stack. --- Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Easy Long Exposure Camera4 screens
Light Stack Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Stack Camera at 73% against Easy Long Exposure Camera's 32%. Light Stack Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Easy Long Exposure Camera's advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 28). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Easy Long Exposure Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Stack Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Long Exposure Camera has 942 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Easy Long Exposure Camera's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Long Exposure Camera ships an update every 2 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Easy Long Exposure Camera versus Light Stack Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Long Exposure CameraLight Stack Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (942 ratings)4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings942 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsawa ShunsukeCogitap Software

Customer experience

Easy Long Exposure Camera

All ratings942 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative57.8%

Light Stack Camera

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during image processing
  • Photos come out completely overexposed
  • Inability to save photos in free version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Wider range of ISO settings
  • Support for RAW/ProRAW image capture
  • Improved image quality and resolution
  • More exposure time options beyond 30 seconds

Light Stack Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Long Exposure Camera

One-time2
  • Support for Development$2.99
  • Pro Edition$5.99
3 purchases

Light Stack Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is Easy Long Exposure Camera free?
Easy Long Exposure Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Stack Camera free?
Light Stack Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy Long Exposure Camera or Light Stack Camera?
Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Easy Long Exposure Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Easy Long Exposure Camera or Light Stack Camera have ads?
Easy Long Exposure Camera shows ads; Light Stack Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Long Exposure Camera or Light Stack Camera?
Easy Long Exposure Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Easy Long Exposure Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on September 18, 2026.

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