# Pro Camera vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: Light Stack Camera at weekly against Pro Camera's every 2 months. Light Stack Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (73% vs 54%). Pro Camera's advantage is ratings volume (996 vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Camera has 996 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **996** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


### 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 Pro Camera free?

Pro Camera 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, Pro Camera or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 996 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Pro Camera or Light Stack Camera have ads?

Neither Pro Camera nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

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

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on September 18, 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.*