# Even Longer vs Matte Photo

The clearest difference is price: Matte Photo at Free against Even Longer's $3.99. Matte Photo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Even Longer's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Even Longer ships an update every 8 days, Matte Photo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Even Longer | Matte Photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **227** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 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) | [Manuel Schunder](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802785358) |

## What reviewers say

### Even Longer

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

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture professional-grade long exposure photos with full manual control. Shoot in high resolution, including 48 MP and Apple ProRAW, with advanced features like frame averaging and light trails. Automate captures and control remotely via Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 48 MP and Apple ProRAW support, Full manual control (ISO, shutter, focus, WB, EV, aperture), Frame averaging for silky water and cleaner night shots, Light trails and star trails capture, RAW output (DNG, ProRAW, TIFF, HEIC, JPEG), Remote control via Apple Watch and companion app, Automated capture scheduling

**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


### Matte Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matte-photo/id6802785356)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Even Longer free?

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

### Is Matte Photo free?

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

### Do Even Longer or Matte Photo have ads?

Neither Even Longer nor Matte Photo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Even Longer or Matte Photo?

Even Longer ships an update every 8 days, and Matte Photo every 5 days. Most recently, Even Longer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Matte Photo on November 6, 2026.

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