# Even Longer vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is price: Light Stack Camera at Free against Even Longer's $3.99. Light Stack Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (73% vs 56%). Even Longer's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked) and ratings volume (221 vs 28). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Light Stack Camera is free to download; Even Longer costs $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Even Longer has 221 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Even Longer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

Even Longer ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Even Longer | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### Even Longer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional long exposure camera. It offers multiple capture modes for motion blur, light trails, and star trails, with advanced features available through an optional PRO membership.

**Highlights:** Frame Averaging Mode, Light Trails Mode, Star Trails Mode, RAW Support, Intervalometer, Save Interim Results, Longest capture times

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent long exposure photography capabilities
- 🎨 High-quality image output with RAW support
- 🖼️ Frame averaging and parallel bracketing features
- ⭐ Superior results compared to competitor apps
- 🎯 Intuitive and minimal user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with multiple tiers
- 🔐 Misleading 'free lifetime' promotional offers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- 📺 No camera preview before shooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~200 photos in interval mode
- Blank camera screen until photo is taken
- Photos not found in camera roll or files
- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max after upgrade
- Pro membership not reinstating after crashes

**Requested features**

- Camera level function for alignment
- HDR support for better dynamic range
- 48MP RAW file support for newer iPhones
- Apple Watch app for remote shooting
- Better exposure preview matching final output


### 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 Even Longer free?

Even Longer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Light Stack Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Even Longer or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Even Longer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Even Longer or Light Stack Camera have ads?

Neither Even Longer nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Even Longer or Light Stack Camera?

Even Longer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Even Longer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*