Comparison

Nightcam Camera vs AstroFileViewer

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

Head to head
About

Nightcam Camera

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
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Nightcam is a perfect manual camera app for shooting the gorgeous day and night photos on any iPhone. Nightcam not only presents a good algorithm for night photography but also provides one of the best user experiences. We basically try to think about all the demands a user wants while trying to catch the best scenes of travel plans or any other good memories. DOWNLOADED BY OVER 1M+ USERS ************************************ "Everyone I do like this camera it really does a good job even on auto all night" by Darlene .Smith "This app gives off the perfect amount of long exposure to get a nicely lit photo, even on my iPhone XR the photos look as if they were short on an 11 or more. I love how natural the colours stay too." by fjsjvnevokavjslve "I like this app! I can finally have night mode in my phone for a minimal size app, not space consuming.. Please continue doing upgrades" by CHRYS0808 "Unbelievably great!! You can say goodbye to all the noise in the night shots." niloofar.k ************************************ TWO MODES, LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES Nightcam offers two distinct approaches to photography. Its Automatic Mode instantly analyzes the scene, setting the optimal parameters for exceptional day and night shots—perfect for capturing fleeting moments. On the other hand, Manual Mode unlocks advanced controls, enabling you to refine exposure duration, ISO, and white balance. Combined with powerful tools like focus peaking, histograms, grids, and a stability visualizer, you have all you need to frame professional-grade compositions. NEW VIDEO AND TIME LAPSE Nightcam now goes beyond still photography with entirely new Video and Time Lapse experiences. Record video in Standard, Night, and Moon modes with manual controls, HDR, low-light processing, audio monitoring, and torch support. Create Time Lapse videos with adjustable speeds, Long Exposure, and Light Trails. SPECIALIZED NIGHT MODES FOR EVERY SCENE This latest update introduces dedicated night modes, each crafted for specific low-light conditions: Northern Lights Mode: Capture breathtaking auroras with clarity and depth. Moon Mode: Highlight lunar details and subtle lunar glow. Night Auto: Let the app handle the settings for stress-free night shooting. Night HDR: Enhance contrast, detail, and depth in challenging low-light scenarios. Night RAW: Preserve every detail in uncompressed form for ultimate editing flexibility. Stars Mode: Turn starry skies into dazzling constellations of light. Long Exposure (up to 30s): Create dramatic light trails and capture scenes impossible to see with the naked eye. ADAPTIVE TOOLS FOR PERFECT COMPOSITIONS Nightcam integrates intuitive features to ensure every shot meets your vision: Focus Peaking & Focus Loupe: Fine-tune manual focus effortlessly. Adaptive Exposure: Seamlessly balance brightness and detail. Grid & Level Tool: Achieve perfect symmetry and alignment. Tripod Mode: Stabilize your device for sharp, blur-free images. Night AI Enhancer: Improve clarity in dim conditions, even post-capture. POWERFUL COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Under the hood, Nightcam employs advanced algorithms and countless experiments to enhance low-light performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AI-based low-light image enhancement High-quality image capture options Self-timer, torch, geotagging for situational convenience Real-time histogram and preview analysis RAW mode with advanced controls Intelligent post-processing for true-to-life colors and contrast With Nightcam, every scene—from a bustling city at dusk to a serene, starry sky—becomes a masterpiece waiting to be captured. Nightcam Pro Subscription Access all features of Nightcam with Nightcam Pro. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Terms of use: https://www.rayinformatics.com/terms - Privacy policy: https://www.rayinformatics.com/privacy CONTACT - Visit rayinformatics.com/contact for support and feedback.

About

AstroFileViewer

View astronomical image files like FITS and XISF on your iPhone or iPad. Get an early impression of your data with PixInsight-compatible auto-stretching, gradient control, and noise reduction. Fun and useful for astrophotographers.

Highlights
  • Open FITS and XISF files from various sources
  • PixInsight-compatible STF auto-stretch
  • Mono and RGB image support with OSC debayer
  • Dark point and contrast sliders
  • Color saturation adjustment
  • GPU bilateral denoise
  • Gradient correction
Features
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AstroFileViewer lets you open and view astronomical image files (FITS and XISF) directly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you receive a sub-exposure via AirDrop, download one from Safari, or browse your imaging files in the Files app — AstroFileViewer displays them with a proper PixInsight-compatible STF auto-stretch so you can actually see what's in your data. Why stretching, gradient control and denoising on an iPhone? Simple. You get an early impression of how your data could look after post-processing. And it's simply fun too. Features: - Open FITS and XISF files from Files, Safari, AirDrop, email, Google Drive, or any share sheet - PixInsight-compatible Screen Transfer Function (STF) auto-stretch for proper visualization of linear astronomical data - Supports mono and RGB images from all major astro cameras, including OSC debayer (RGGB, GRBG, GBRG, BGGR) - Dark point slider — clip noisy backgrounds, just like AstroBlink on macOS - Contrast slider — S-curve with logarithmic response for fine control - Color saturation slider — boost Ha reds and OIII blues in your OSC data - GPU bilateral denoise — edge-preserving noise reduction, up to 300% strength - Gradient correction — auto-detects and removes linear light pollution gradients - Auto-rotate — landscape images automatically fill your screen in portrait mode - File history with swipe navigation — swipe left/right to flip through recently opened files, even after restarting the app - Recent files on start screen — thumbnail grid of your last 6 images for quick access - Tap-to-fullscreen — single tap hides all UI for distraction-free viewing - Pinch-to-zoom up to 10x with smooth panning - SNR and star count shown in the status bar - FITS/XISF header inspector — view all keywords with important ones highlighted - Save to Photos as a stretched JPEG with all adjustments baked in - Full compression support: LZ4, LZ4HC, zlib, zstd, fpack (Rice, GZIP), ByteShuffle - Persistent settings — all sliders and toggles remembered between sessions - Built-in help section — tap the ? icon anytime - All processing happens on the GPU. All sliders respond in real-time. AstroFileViewer registers as a handler for .xisf, .fits, .fit, and .fts files on your device. No account required. No internet connection needed. Your files stay on your device. Built by an astrophotographer, for astrophotographers.

Screenshots

Nightcam Camera4 screens
AstroFileViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroFileViewer at 100% against Nightcam Camera's 23%. AstroFileViewer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Nightcam Camera's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Nightcam Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AstroFileViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AstroFileViewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightcam Camera has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Nightcam Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of AstroFileViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightcam Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, AstroFileViewer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nightcam Camera versus AstroFileViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightcam CameraAstroFileViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIJoerg Klaas

Customer experience

Nightcam Camera

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative69.0%

AstroFileViewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nightcam Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Photos not saving
  • Glitchy photo album access
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer exposure time
  • Manual camera controls
  • Raw image support
  • Video recording

AstroFileViewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nightcam Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Nightcam Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Nightcam Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Nightcam Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Nightcam AI Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nightcam Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

AstroFileViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightcam Camera free?
Nightcam Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroFileViewer free?
AstroFileViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nightcam Camera or AstroFileViewer?
AstroFileViewer is rated higher. Nightcam Camera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while AstroFileViewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nightcam Camera or AstroFileViewer have ads?
Neither Nightcam Camera nor AstroFileViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nightcam Camera or AstroFileViewer?
Nightcam Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and AstroFileViewer every 11 days. Most recently, Nightcam Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and AstroFileViewer on October 24, 2026.

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