Comparison

ReeXpose vs DWARFLAB

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

Head to head
About

ReeXpose

Capture stunning long exposure photographs directly on your iPhone without external filters. This app offers professional-grade manual controls and specialized modes for motion blur and light trails, producing editable RAW files.

Highlights
  • RAW long exposure capabilities
  • Motion blur and light trails modes
  • Extended capture times (seconds to unlimited)
  • Full manual controls (ISO, shutter, focus, WB)
  • Live RAW photo preview
  • Parallel bracketing for HDR
  • Exposure guides (histogram, zebra stripes)
Features
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ReeXpose is the best app for long exposure photography on the App Store. Designed by professionals for professionals, ReeXpose closes the gap between your iPhone and a DSLR camera, allowing you to shoot long exposure photos in RAW. All without the need for additional ND filters! Select your capture mode, adjust your exposure, chose your capture duration and ReeXpose will do the rest. The result will be a single, 12-bit DNG file editable in your favorite editing software. Use the “motion blur” mode to make people disappear, smooth the movement of clouds, or give running water a characteristic silky appearance. Use the “light trails mode” for stunning star trails or to transform moving cars into gorgeous rivers of light. Enjoy the flexibility of full manual controls and the extended dynamic range given by RAW files. ReeXpose is brought to you by REEFLEX, the small studio behind the development of Reeflex Pro Camera and ReeHeld. — MAIN FEATURES — • RAW capabilities for long exposure*/**/*** • Motion blur & Light trails modes • Extended capture time ranging from seconds to minutes, hours, and Bulb (unlimited) • Full manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance • Live preview: watch the RAW photo developing on the screen • Interims results: allows taking intermediate photos during a long capture • Parallel bracketing: allows capturing 2 photos at different selected exposures for HDR bracketing in post-production • Exposure guides like histogram and zebra stripes • Focus peaking • Apple Watch integration for remote shutter • Photo backup in the File app • Gyroscopic tiltmeter and Grid (rule of thirds) • GPS location in the photo’s metadata • Multi-Language support • Blazing fast processing & saving time (1ms) • Lock Screen Widget for quick access • Tap-to-focus (Auto-focus) — ACCESSIBILITY — • Color-blind users can tune the app to suit their needs best, customizing the UI and color coding. — IMPORTANT REMARKS — • Note #1: *The RAW format is not supported for the ultra-wide camera on devices older than the iPhone 12 series (this is a limitation given by the manufacturer - Apple) • Note #2: **As usual for long exposure, you must use a tripod and keep the phone as steady as possible. The app does NOT stabilize the images automatically. If this is what you're looking for, then please have a look at our other app (ReeHeld) • Note #3: ***Bayer RAW images, which are the standard in professional photography, necessarily require editing in post-production in order for you to obtain a properly elaborated photo. The RAW image captured differs from what you see in the live-preview when shooting, as the live preview is based on the elaborated live output which is in JPG. Hence you might notice differences in what you see on the screen when shooting vs the final DNG image (Bayer RAW). We, therefore, suggest fine-tuning your exposure by manually adjusting SS and ISO, and taking several shots in order to find the best settings for your desired shot. — GET IN TOUCH — • We'd love to hear from you! If you do have any ideas on new features or improvements, please email us at: support@reeflexstore.com • Stay up to date and receive regular updates, subscribe to our newsletter: reeflexstore.com/pages/newsletter • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ReeflexCamera • Share your photos with us! Tag #ShotWithReeXpose and join our community — TUTORIAL — • Learn tips & tricks, and get the most out of the app: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reexpose-tutorial • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://reeflexstore.com/pages/faq-reexpose — ADMIN — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy intellectual property: Each logo used in this listing belongs to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of these logos, and all IP rights remain with the original owners.

About

DWARFLAB

This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

Highlights
  • Wireless telescope connection
  • In-built star atlas for astrophotography
  • Automatic celestial and motion tracking
  • In-app image stacking and post-processing
  • Gigapixel panorama creation
  • Time-lapse photography
Features
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DWARFLAB smart telescope, empowered by advanced technology, opens up a world of diverse perspectives for users, capturing the wonders of life. No guidance or experience needed, it's ready to use out of the box. Wireless Connection Use the App to connect wirelessly with DWARFLAB smart telescope, enabling not only precise control but also making the shooting process more flexible and efficient. Astrophotography The App features an in-built star atlas, allowing you to simply tap on the celestial you desire to proceed with automatic star tracking and enjoy real-time image stacking. You can also adjust the astro curves and personalize the color grading to create your own 4K astronomical images. In-App Post Processing Capture, select, stack, and enhance — all in one seamless workflow for astrophotography. Supports both onboard stacking and cloud-based processing, with multi-format export options to make every astro image crisp and brilliant. Motion Tracking You can freely select the target to track on the shooting interface, enjoying the flexibility of manual selection; or you can use the telescope's automatic recognition function, which intelligently identifies tracks, and starts recordings, easily capturing dynamic scenes such as bird predation, flights, and sports close-ups. Gigapixel Panorama Simply set the shooting range and tap to start — with one-click stitching, you can create extremely detailed and vast panoramic images, supporting deep zoom and experiencing an unprecedented level of detail richness. Time-Lapse Photography Capture the flow and changes of time, recording the hustle and bustle of traffic, the blooming and wilting of flowers. Combined with astronomical tracking functions, it can also record the trajectory of the sun, solar/lunar eclipses, and the star trails.

Screenshots

ReeXpose4 screens
DWARFLAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReeXpose at 4.3 against DWARFLAB's 3.5. ReeXpose also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 36%) and ratings volume (457 vs 144). DWARFLAB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReeXpose sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. DWARFLAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReeXpose holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ReeXpose's written reviews are positive against 36% of DWARFLAB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReeXpose ships an update every 6 weeks, DWARFLAB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ReeXpose versus DWARFLAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeXposeDWARFLAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (457 ratings) — better3.5 (144 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better144
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeflex GmbHTinyphoton (Wuhan) Technology. Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ReeXpose

All ratings457 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative44.4%

DWARFLAB

All ratings143 ratings
Positive60.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative32.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral21.1%
Negative43.0%

User reviews

ReeXpose

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Memorable Design
  • 🚀 Excellent Product
  • 🚀 Powerful & Amazing Camera App
  • 🚀 Game Changer
  • 🚀 Super Easy to Create Long Exposure

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Monthly Subscription Required
  • 🐛 Disappointed
  • 🐛 Saving Issue
  • 🐛 False Advertising - Account/Subscription & Payment Required
  • 🐛 Needs for Increments

DWARFLAB

From 144 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 High-quality astrophotography results
  • 💰 Excellent value for price
  • 🎯 Intuitive sky atlas and target selection
  • 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements
  • ⚡ Responsive developer team

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow connection establishment (15-30 minutes)
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📉 Tracking frame drops (25% loss reported)
  • 🔄 Connection drops after minutes

Bugs and requests

ReeXpose

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • No Support
  • Crashing
  • Ultra Wide Not Supported
  • Image Not Saving After One Click
  • Can't Take a Photo
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  • Unauthorized Purchase Went Through

Requested features

4 requests
  • Focus Feature
  • Plus and Minus Exposure
  • Trigger Shutter Using Bluetooth Remote
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio

DWARFLAB

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • WiFi connection fails repeatedly or drops within seconds
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and older iOS versions
  • Account creation security verification fails
  • Full-screen mode freezes with no escape option
  • Autofocus produces inconsistent or blurry results
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  • Manual focus unresponsive
  • Tracking takes excessive time to initiate
  • Dark frame calibration lines appear and ruin images
  • Temperature-related calibration failures
  • Settings reset to defaults after stacking
  • IR Cut/Pass filter constantly resets to Pass mode
  • Photo saving to album is inconsistent (hit or miss)
  • App freezes when changing camera systems
  • Inverted controls and flipped image display
  • Battery icon obscures capacity readout on iPhone
  • STA mode connectivity broken
  • Firmware update errors prevent connection
  • Image preview not displaying in app
  • Joystick controls unresponsive intermittently
  • Wide and telephoto lens menu settings reversed
  • App incompatible with iOS versions below 15

Requested features

13 requests
  • One-tap return to home and power off function
  • Panorama/mosaic image merging capability
  • Comet-aligned tracking mode
  • Dew control for iOS (available on Android)
  • iPad-optimized app version
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  • Histogram display in app
  • Burst mode functionality
  • External Barlow lens support
  • Mac M-series silicon compatibility
  • Ability to skip firmware updates until convenient time
  • Milky Way capture documentation for Dwarf Mini
  • Photo album integration improvements
  • STA mode WiFi connectivity fix

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ReeXpose

Subscriptions4
  • ReeXpose Annual$7.991 Year
  • Reeflex Bundle$12.991 Year
  • ReeXpose Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Bundle Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Version$4.99
  • ReeXpose Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Reeflex Bundle - Lifetime$34.99
None

DWARFLAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReeXpose free?
ReeXpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DWARFLAB free?
DWARFLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReeXpose or DWARFLAB?
ReeXpose is rated higher. ReeXpose averages 4.3 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while DWARFLAB averages 3.5 from 144 ratings.
Do ReeXpose or DWARFLAB have ads?
Neither ReeXpose nor DWARFLAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReeXpose or DWARFLAB?
ReeXpose ships an update every 6 weeks, and DWARFLAB every 5 weeks. Most recently, ReeXpose was updated on October 25, 2026 and DWARFLAB on October 27, 2026.

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