Comparison

Long Exposure Timer vs ND Slow Shutter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Long Exposure Timer

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If you shoot long exposures, you've been there. You are wading in a stream (or the snow, dark, or any of other adverse conditions we routinely face). Trying to do the mental math to add ten stops to your exposure, fumbling with your phone, trying not to drop it in the water. Then more math to convert the seconds you came up with into the minutes the timer needs. Wait, how long did I say that was? Start over... Or is that just me? Long Exposure Timer makes it easy to calculate long exposures based on adding stops for filters or other adjustments and then just hit start to time your shot. All from your wrist, with no risk of dropping anything. New in version 1.1, film shooters can add reciprocity failure for popular film stocks from Agfa, Ilford, Kentmere, Kodak, and Foma. Long press on the interface to display the settings page, switch on film mode, and select your film stock. Note: Reciprocity failure adjustments are based on formulas provided by the manufactures or worked out from existing tables. We recommend running test exposures before doing any critical work, including at the exposure times you anticipate. Very long exposures may require additional adjustments.

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ND Slow Shutter

Features
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Master Long Exposure Photography with Ease ND Slow Shutter helps you calculate the perfect shutter speed when using Neutral Density (ND) filtersβ€”so you can focus on creativity, not math. Key Features β€’ Instant Calculations β€” Enter your base exposure and ND filter strength (ND1–ND20) to get precise results in seconds β€’ Built-in Timer β€” Stay in control during long exposures with an optional countdown timer β€’ Simple & Intuitive β€” Clean, fast interface designed for photographers of all levels β€’ Apple Watch Support β€” Control your exposures and timer directly from your wrist (Premium) Why ND Slow Shutter? β€’ Accurate Results β€” Reliable calculations you can trust in the field β€’ Faster Workflow β€” No guesswork, no manual conversions β€’ Shoot with Confidence β€” Focus on composition while the app handles the math Whether you’re capturing silky waterfalls, smooth seascapes, or motion blur, ND Slow Shutter gives you the precision and control you need. Download now and elevate your long exposure photography.

Screenshots

ND Slow Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ND Slow Shutter at Free against Long Exposure Timer's $1.99. ND Slow Shutter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). Long Exposure Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ND Slow Shutter is free to download; Long Exposure Timer costs $1.99 up front. ND Slow Shutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Long Exposure Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Long Exposure Timer ships an update every 23 months, ND Slow Shutter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Long Exposure Timer versus ND Slow Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLong Exposure TimerND Slow Shutter
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter HoldmannFrancesco Foianesi

In-app purchases

None

Long Exposure Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ND Slow Shutter

One-time1
  • Premium Version$2.99

Questions

Is Long Exposure Timer free?
Long Exposure Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ND Slow Shutter free?
ND Slow Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Long Exposure Timer or ND Slow Shutter have ads?
ND Slow Shutter shows ads; Long Exposure Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Long Exposure Timer or ND Slow Shutter?
Long Exposure Timer ships an update every 23 months, and ND Slow Shutter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Long Exposure Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and ND Slow Shutter on September 29, 2026.

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