Comparison

Nightcam Camera vs Chromify

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

Chromify

Features
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Chromify turns your iPhone or iPad into a real-time visual effects camera for spatial, depth-aware, and retro-futuristic video creation. Use your camera, depth data, LiDAR-supported features, and on-device rendering to transform everyday spaces into neon geometry, point clouds, topographic contours, synthwave wireframes, and person-aware voxel effects. Whether you are exploring scanning-inspired aesthetics, AR concepts, or generative video looks, Chromify gives you precise creative controls without a complex editing workflow. Requirements: A LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad (e.g., iPhone 12 Pro or later) Terms of Use: https://chromify.space/ChromifyTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://chromify.space/ChromifyPrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Nightcam Camera4 screens
Chromify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nightcam Camera and Chromify are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Chromify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nightcam Camera versus Chromify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightcam CameraChromify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIMATEUSZ SAMIEC

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

Chromify

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 AI Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Nightcam Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nightcam Pro Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Chromify

Subscriptions1
  • Chromify FX - Annual Plan$0.991 Year

Questions

Is Nightcam Camera free?
Nightcam Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chromify free?
Chromify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nightcam Camera or Chromify have ads?
Neither Nightcam Camera nor Chromify shows ads.

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