Comparison

ReeHeld vs LightCast Suite

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

Head to head
About

ReeHeld

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
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Introducing ReeHeld - the revolutionary iPhone photography camera app that lets you capture stunning long exposure photos without the need for a tripod. Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur enthusiast, ReeHeld is the perfect tool for taking stunning long exposure shots on the go. With ReeHeld, you can shoot long exposure photos with a capture duration ranging from 1 second to 30 seconds, producing high-quality images that are sure to amaze your friends and followers. The app utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the neural engine of your iPhone to stabilize the images, resulting in sharp, clear, and stunning long exposure photos. ReeHeld is incredibly easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface that allows you to quickly adjust your capture time and focus to get the perfect shot. With ReeHeld, you can unleash your creativity and capture incredible long exposure shots of landscapes, cityscapes, waterfalls, and much more. Thanks to its revolutionary AI technology, ReeHeld is the ultimate tool for capturing the perfect long exposure shot on your iPhone. So why wait? Download ReeHeld today. Point, shoot, and KEEP STEADY! — FEATURED — We're excited to share that ReeHeld has been showcased and celebrated by two of the most esteemed publications in the tech and photography world – PetaPixel and Fstoppers! Don't miss out on what the industry's top voices are raving about and learn more about ReeHeld now: PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2023/06/08/reeheld-app-uses-ai-to-shoot-sharp-long-exposure-photos-on-iphone/ Fstoppers: https://fstoppers.com/reviews/incredible-hand-held-30-second-exposures-iphone-app-630082 — REMARKS — While ReeHeld's cutting-edge AI technology does an amazing job in stabilizing your long exposure shots, it's still necessary to hold your iPhone as steady as possible. The 6-Axis Stability Indicator will also guide you in keeping your hand stable in position, so to mitigate any unwanted movement and take sharp and clean shots. Keep steady and your photos will be sharp and memorable! — 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 #ShotWithReeHeld and join our community — TUTORIAL — • Learn tips & tricks, and get the most out of the app: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeheld-tutorial • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeflex-apps-faq — 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

LightCast Suite

This app provides photographers with detailed weather forecasts and light condition scores to help them find the best shooting opportunities. It offers specialized tools for sunset, astrophotography, fog, clouds, drone operation, and exposure calculations. Receive notifications for optimal conditions and explore nearby locations.

Highlights
  • Photography-specific weather forecasts
  • Light condition scoring (0-100)
  • Sunset/sunrise shooting windows
  • Astrophotography visibility tools
  • Fog density and timing
  • Cloud layer analysis
  • Drone wind and visibility alerts
  • Exposure triangle and DOF calculators
Features
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You checked a weather app. It said partly cloudy. You drove an hour for sunset. The light was flat. LightCast Suite makes sure that won't happen again, giving you a score and notification for tonight's specific conditions. Not raw weather data. An actual answer that's easy to understand for outdoor photographers. 1 Suite, 7 Photography Tools: GoldCast: Tonight's sunset or sunrise on a 0-100 scale, with your best shooting window and a plain-language sky reading StarCast: Milky Way visibility, Bortle class, moon phase, and dark window timing in one place for your astrophotography shoots AuroraCast (BETA): Aurora Borealis activity and likelihood of visibility FogCast: Know when fog is likely to form and see expected density, timing, and burn-off windows CloudCast: Cloud layer breakdown and light quality scored for your shooting target: portrait, landscape, wildlife, or long exposure DroneCast: Don't lose a shot to a gust you didn't see coming. See wind speed, gusts, and visibility scored for what your exact drone model can handle, so you know before you fly TriCast: exposure triangle, ND stops, star trail intervals, DOF, and timelapse calculators — every field tool you need, one tap away Receive notifications when conditions cross your thresholds, so you never miss a shooting window. Explore conditions on a map, and see where conditions are better nearby before you make the drive. Built to help photographers chase better light. LightCast Premium is available as a monthly subscription ($2.99/month, after a 7-day free trial). Pricing may vary by region. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lightcastsuite.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

ReeHeld4 screens
LightCast Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LightCast Suite at 5.0 against ReeHeld's 4.3. LightCast Suite also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). ReeHeld's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ReeHeld sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and LightCast Suite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightCast Suite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReeHeld has 448 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, LightCast Suite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReeHeld versus LightCast Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeHeldLightCast Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (448 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings448 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeflex GmbHMegan Tucker

Customer experience

ReeHeld

All ratings448 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.9%

LightCast Suite

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ReeHeld

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

LightCast Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ReeHeld

Subscriptions4
  • ReeHeld Pro$7.991 Year
  • ReeflexBundle$12.991 Year
  • ReeHeld Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Bundle Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • ReeHeld Life Time Access$24.99
  • Reeflex Bundle$34.99
2 purchases

LightCast Suite

Subscriptions2
  • LightCast Suite Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LightCast Suite Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ReeHeld free?
ReeHeld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightCast Suite free?
LightCast Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReeHeld or LightCast Suite?
LightCast Suite is rated higher. ReeHeld averages 4.3 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while LightCast Suite averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do ReeHeld or LightCast Suite have ads?
Neither ReeHeld nor LightCast Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReeHeld or LightCast Suite?
ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, and LightCast Suite every 6 days. Most recently, ReeHeld was updated on October 16, 2026 and LightCast Suite on October 18, 2026.

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