# ReeHeld vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Light Stack Camera at 4.7 against ReeHeld's 4.3. Light Stack Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 55%). ReeHeld's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReeHeld sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReeHeld has 448 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ReeHeld's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's.

ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReeHeld | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### ReeHeld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131)

Capture stunning long exposure photos on your iPhone without a tripod. This app uses AI to stabilize images, allowing for capture durations from 1 to 30 seconds. Ideal for creating professional-looking shots of landscapes, cityscapes, and more, even on the go.

**Highlights:** Handheld long exposure photography, AI image stabilization, 1-30 second capture duration, Intuitive interface, 6-Axis Stability Indicator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReeHeld Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| ReeflexBundle | $12.99 | per year |
| ReeHeld Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Bundle Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| ReeHeld Life Time Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Reeflex Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Produces great results without a tripod
- 🤩 Incredible long exposure capabilities on a smartphone
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered stabilization
- ⭐ Excellent app for beginners and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption during long exposures
- 🤔 Limited control over exposure time and settings
- 💸 Perceived as overpriced compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Raw files not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to take a photo
- Orientation issues with output images

**Requested features**

- Raw/DNG file format support
- Longer exposure time options (e.g., 60 or 120 seconds)
- Bluetooth remote shutter support
- Orientation lock and EXIF data preservation


### 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 ReeHeld free?

ReeHeld 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, ReeHeld or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. ReeHeld averages 4.3 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

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

Neither ReeHeld nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

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

ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, ReeHeld was updated on September 22, 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.*