# Even Longer vs Vidca

The clearest difference is price: Vidca at Free against Even Longer's $3.99. Vidca also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Even Longer's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On ads there is nothing between them.

Vidca is free to download; Even Longer costs $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vidca asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vidca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Even Longer has 224 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Even Longer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vidca's.

Even Longer ships an update every 8 days, Vidca monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Even Longer | Vidca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidca-dslr-camera/id6648789340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) | [CanMage, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792243337) |

## What reviewers say

### Even Longer

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### Vidca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidca-dslr-camera/id6648789340)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional camera with manual controls for photos and videos. It offers precise adjustments for shutter speed, ISO, and focus, along with professional video recording features. Ideal for both experienced photographers and beginners looking to enhance their mobile photography.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls, Professional video recording, Intuitive DSLR-like interface, Night mode, RAW and ProRAW support, Exposure control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Even Longer free?

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

### Is Vidca free?

Vidca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Even Longer or Vidca?

Vidca is rated higher. Even Longer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Vidca averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Even Longer or Vidca have ads?

Neither Even Longer nor Vidca shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Even Longer or Vidca?

Even Longer ships an update every 8 days, and Vidca monthly. Most recently, Even Longer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Vidca on October 13, 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.*