# ReeHeld vs LightCast Suite

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReeHeld | LightCast Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast-suite/id6762569851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Megan Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894708934) |

## 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


### LightCast Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast-suite/id6762569851)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightCast Suite Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| LightCast Suite Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*