# Camera+ Legacy vs NightCap Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NightCap Camera at none against Camera+ Legacy's 2. NightCap Camera also leads on chart position (#15 vs #135) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Camera+ Legacy's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Camera+ Legacy costs $4.99 and NightCap Camera $2.99 up front. Camera+ Legacy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Camera+ Legacy against 4.3 for NightCap Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Camera+ Legacy's written reviews are positive against 51% of NightCap Camera's.

Camera+ Legacy ships an update every 2 weeks, NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera+ Legacy | NightCap Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-legacy/id329670577/reviews) | **[4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#15** |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNite Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/325758143) | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera+ Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-legacy/id329670577)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app enhances your mobile photography with advanced controls and creative filters. It offers features like touch exposure, focus control, and various shooting modes to help you capture stunning images in any situation. Easily edit and share your photos with a wide range of effects and editing tools.

**Highlights:** Touch Exposure & Focus, Stabilizer, Timer, Burst modes, Digital Zoom up to 6x, Front Flash, Horizon Level, Clarity filter, Scene Modes, Professional Effects

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hollywood Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| I <3 Analog Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 💡 Excellent manual controls
- 🔍 Great macro and zoom capabilities
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and settings
- 📤 Difficulty transferring photos to PC

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving correctly to camera roll
- Editing tools not working as expected
- Geolocation data inaccurate or missing
- Crashes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capabilities
- Implement a more flexible focus/depth of field control
- Provide better geotagging and location management
- Add a text overlay feature
- Introduce a tilt-shift effect


### NightCap Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #117 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Low light and night photo/video capture, Long exposure and motion blur effects, Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors), AI camera control for automatic settings, Manual gesture-based adjustments, 4K time lapse recording, ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for astrophotography
- 👍 Excellent night/low light photography
- 💡 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Produces high-quality results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Focus issues on iPhone 7+
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Disappointing results for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Meteor mode not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- RAW image support
- Bluetooth remote shutter control
- Ability to save settings
- More exposure options
- Improved timelapse features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera+ Legacy free?

Camera+ Legacy costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NightCap Camera free?

NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera+ Legacy or NightCap Camera?

NightCap Camera is rated higher. Camera+ Legacy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while NightCap Camera averages 4.3 from 3K ratings.

### Do Camera+ Legacy or NightCap Camera have ads?

Neither Camera+ Legacy nor NightCap Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera+ Legacy or NightCap Camera?

Camera+ Legacy ships an update every 2 weeks, and NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera+ Legacy was updated on November 6, 2026 and NightCap Camera on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Camera+ Legacy or NightCap Camera?

Camera+ Legacy currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and NightCap Camera at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*