# Big Photos vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Stack Camera at 73% against Big Photos's 27%. Light Stack Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Big Photos's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Photos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year 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.

Light Stack Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Big Photos's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

Big Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Photos | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-photos/id1538845862/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zynsoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538247230) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-photos/id1538845862)

Enlarge or downsize photos to custom dimensions with advanced editing tools. View images at pixel-level detail, remove privacy information, and convert photos to styled paintings. Supports batch processing and picking pictures from videos.

**Highlights:** Enlarge/downsize photos to custom sizes, Remove GPS and privacy information, High-quality blow-up results with crop tool, Unlimited zooming for large images, Rotate/flip at any angle, support alpha channel, Batch resizing and sharing, Photo to styled painting conversion

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Edit and Zoom | $2.99 | per year |
| Batch Photo Services | $3.99 | per year |
| All Inclusive Services | $4.99 | per year |


### Light Stack Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Photos free?

Big Photos 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, Big Photos or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Big Photos averages 4.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Big Photos or Light Stack Camera have ads?

Neither Big Photos nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Photos or Light Stack Camera?

Big Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Big Photos was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 6, 2026.

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