# TinyScope vs Nightcam Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Nightcam Camera at 4.1 against TinyScope's 2.1. Nightcam Camera also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 20). TinyScope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightcam Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TinyScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nightcam Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightcam Camera has 2.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 23% and 23% positive.

TinyScope ships an update every 2 weeks, Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyScope | Nightcam Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyscope/id1479790986/reviews) | **[4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcam-camera-night-mode/id1485217423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 22.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinyphoton (Wuhan) Technology. Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470898020) | [RAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/965885089) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyscope/id1479790986)

Transform your smartphone into a portable microscope with this companion app. Capture detailed photos and videos of objects up close, turning your device into a mobile lab. Essential for exploring the microscopic world on the go.

**Highlights:** Mobile microscope functionality, Capture photos, Record videos, Usage instructions, Accessory integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nightcam Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcam-camera-night-mode/id1485217423)

This manual camera app excels at capturing stunning day and night photos with advanced features. It offers automatic and manual modes, specialized night modes for various scenes, and adaptive tools for perfect compositions. Enhance clarity and preserve details for professional-grade results.

**Highlights:** Automatic and Manual camera modes, Specialized night modes (Northern Lights, Moon, Stars), Long exposure up to 30 seconds, Focus peaking and loupe, Adaptive exposure and AI enhancer, RAW photo capture, Tripod mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nightcam Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Nightcam Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Nightcam Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Nightcam AI Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Nightcam Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can be used as a dinghy
- 🚀 Great night photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Terrible picture quality
- 👎 Doesn't work as advertised
- 👎 Misleading free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Photos not saving
- Glitchy photo album access
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure time
- Manual camera controls
- Raw image support
- Video recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyScope free?

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

### Is Nightcam Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyScope or Nightcam Camera?

Nightcam Camera is rated higher. TinyScope averages 2.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Nightcam Camera averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do TinyScope or Nightcam Camera have ads?

Neither TinyScope nor Nightcam Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyScope or Nightcam Camera?

TinyScope ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyScope was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nightcam Camera on October 23, 2026.

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