Comparison

ND+Timer 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

ND+Timer

This app helps photographers determine correct exposure times for long exposure shots using ND filters. It includes a timer to capture the perfect moment and offers pro features through in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Exposure time calculation with ND filters
  • Integrated timer for capturing moments
  • Notifications while device is locked
  • Dark mode (Pro feature)
  • Lock screen widget with running timer (Pro feature)
  • Dynamic Island support (Pro feature)
  • Automatic exposure computation for multiple filters (Pro feature)
Features
Read full description

You are on a trip and would like to take a photo of a waterfall? Maybe You would like to take a long time exposure. ND+Timer gives you all the required capabilities to do filter photography. With ND+Timer you can always determine the correct exposure time for your photo. You can use the included timer feature to avoid missing the perfect moment. ND+Timer provides a lot of features: - Intuitive and clean app for photographers - Simple determination of exposure times with ND filters - Timer feature for taking photos - Notifications while device is locked ND+Timer is a freetime app project. To avoid annoying ads the app has some features available through in app purchases. Have understanding for this. Pro features (in app purchase): - Dark mode for the night - Widget with running timer on the lock screen - Support for the Dynamic Island - Hide unnecessary filters for clarity - Compute the exposure time automatically for multiple filters

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
Read full description

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

ND+Timer4 screens
Light Stack Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Light Stack Camera at weekly against ND+Timer's every 2 months. Light Stack Camera also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 60%). ND+Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ND+Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ND+Timer versus Light Stack Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND+TimerLight Stack Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias UllerichCogitap Software

Customer experience

ND+Timer

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Light Stack Camera

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ND+Timer

One-time1
  • ND+Timer Pro$1.99
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 ND+Timer free?
ND+Timer 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.
Do ND+Timer or Light Stack Camera have ads?
Neither ND+Timer nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND+Timer or Light Stack Camera?
ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, ND+Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons