# Slow Shutter Cam vs Light | Long Exposure

Slow Shutter Cam and Light | Long Exposure both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 34% of Light | Long Exposure's. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 290). Light | Long Exposure's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 and Light | Long Exposure $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slow Shutter Cam against 4.5 for Light | Long Exposure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 290, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 34% of Light | Long Exposure's.

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Light | Long Exposure monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter Cam | Light | Long Exposure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131/reviews)** | [4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-long-exposure/id1369253556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 290 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) | [Alexander Sukhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170659765) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #197 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture stunning long exposure photographs with three distinct modes: Motion Blur for dynamic effects, Light Trail for light painting, and Low Light for enhanced detail. Achieve DSLR-quality results with manual controls and real-time previews.

**Highlights:** Motion Blur capture mode, Light Trail capture mode, Low Light capture mode, Unlimited shutter speed, Manual ISO control, Real-time live preview, Multiple exposure photos

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful controls
- 🎨 Great for creative photography
- 💡 Useful for low light and long exposure shots
- 🎨 Excellent for light trails and motion blur

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality compared to DSLR
- 🤔 Struggles with astrophotography and night sky shots

**Reported bugs**

- Lens flare or distortion issues on some devices
- Inconsistent performance on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Saved photos not showing up in camera roll

**Requested features**

- Add support for RAW image format
- Implement a hands-free bulb mode with remote activation
- Include a countdown timer for stabilizing the camera
- Integrate with Apple Watch for easier shutter control
- Provide more detailed tutorials and guidance for beginners


### Light | Long Exposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-long-exposure/id1369253556)

Create stunning long exposure photos with dynamic motion effects. Capture light trails from moving objects, freeze clouds, or illustrate water flow. Experiment with limitless exposure times to unleash your creativity.

**Highlights:** Light trails photography, Long exposure effects, Capture moving objects, Freeze motion, Draw with light

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Shutter Cam free?

Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light | Long Exposure free?

Light | Long Exposure costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Light | Long Exposure?

Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Light | Long Exposure averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.

### Do Slow Shutter Cam or Light | Long Exposure have ads?

Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Light | Long Exposure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Light | Long Exposure?

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Light | Long Exposure monthly. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Light | Long Exposure on October 25, 2026.

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