# ReeHeld vs Strobfy

The clearest difference is rating: Strobfy at 5.0 against ReeHeld's 4.3. Strobfy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). ReeHeld's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 1). 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 Strobfy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strobfy 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, Strobfy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReeHeld | Strobfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobfy-strobe-video/id6813027970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) | [Stefan Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813028242) |

## 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


### Strobfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobfy-strobe-video/id6813027970)

Transform your photos into dynamic, pulsing videos with a variety of effects. Easily create high-contrast, flickering visuals for social media without a steep learning curve. Customize every aspect of the strobe and visual effects, and add graphic text overlays.

**Highlights:** Create strobe and pulsing video effects from photos, Customizable frame interval and flash rates, Raw visual controls for jitter, contrast, and overlays, Add and customize graphic text layers, Export in various aspect ratios for social media, On-device processing with no account required

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STROBFY Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReeHeld free?

ReeHeld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strobfy free?

Strobfy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReeHeld or Strobfy?

Strobfy is rated higher. ReeHeld averages 4.3 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Strobfy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ReeHeld or Strobfy have ads?

Neither ReeHeld nor Strobfy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReeHeld or Strobfy?

ReeHeld ships an update every 6 weeks, and Strobfy every 2 days. Most recently, ReeHeld was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strobfy on October 31, 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.*