Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs ilumiscope

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

Head to head
About

Slow Shutter Cam

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
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Slow Shutter Cam brings new life into your device's photo toolbox by letting you capture a variety of amazing slow shutter speed effects that you only thought you could get with a DSLR. Continue reading to learn more about this unique app! ----------------------- • Featured numerous times by Apple: - App Store Essentials: Camera & Photography - Photography for Professionals - Total Control - Extraordinary Photo Apps - Best New App ----------------------- "It’s one of those rare photography apps that creates effects that few others are capable of, and it does it easily and with better results." — Marty Yawnick, Life In LoFi ----------------------- How many times have you tried to capture artful images with your iPhone camera but were left wishing you had more features to work with? Slow Shutter Cam puts an end to mere snapshots and gives you some of the most powerful features of a DSLR camera. All this, in a package that fits in your pocket. Slow Shutter Cam offers three capture modes to capture unique images: MOTION BLUR: Equivalent to the shutter priority mode on a DSLR, the Motion Blur mode is perfect for creating ghost images, waterfall effects or suggesting movement in your photographs by adding a blur. LIGHT TRAIL: The Light Trail mode allows you to 'paint' with light, show car light trails and fireworks or capture any other moving light in a unique way. Unlike shooting with a DSLR and being tied to specific rigid settings to obtain good results, the Light Trail mode takes care of the essentials, letting your creativity soar! LOW LIGHT: In low light conditions, this capture mode allows the camera to accumulate every photon of light hitting the sensor. The longer the shutter speed, the more light it will accumulate. You can even fine-tune the result using the exposure compensation slider to achieve the exact effect you want! Highlights: • Unlimited Shutter Speed and manual ISO • Option to resume capture and create multiple exposure photos • Real time live preview - See the result in real time • Innovative 'Freeze' and ‘Blur Strength’ controls • Tap to adjust focus/exposure • Time-lapse Intervalometer • Apple Watch support and handy Self-Timer • Full resolution support on every devices • Camera Control support (iPhone 16) With Slow Shutter Cam on your iPhone you get the features of a DSLR camera with the convenience of a device that you can drop in your pocket and take with you wherever you go. Download it now and put an end to mere snapshots! Search #slowshuttercam on Instagram or visit the "Slow Shutter Cam - iPhone" group on flickr for amazing samples!

About

ilumiscope

Experience 3D zoetrope animations in daylight without a strobe. Point your device at the artwork, adjust settings, and watch the creations come to life. Discover artwork locations via the developer's social media.

Highlights
  • View 3D zoetrope animations
  • Record animations
  • Daylight viewing
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Adjustable shutter speed
Features
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Ilumiscope allows users to view and record Richard Wilks’ 3D zoetrope animation creations without a strobe light and in full daylight! Simply download the app, open and press start! Point your device at the artwork and adjust the brightness and shutter speed until you see the animation come to life! Follow Richard on Instagram, @richard_wilks to find out where his artwork is located!

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
ilumiscope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ilumiscope at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. ilumiscope also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ilumiscope is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slow Shutter Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 50% of ilumiscope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, ilumiscope every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus ilumiscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter Camilumiscope
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better3.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap Softwarerichard wilks

Customer experience

Slow Shutter Cam

All ratings2,804 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,246 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.6%

ilumiscope

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Slow Shutter Cam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

ilumiscope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

None

ilumiscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ilumiscope free?
ilumiscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or ilumiscope?
Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while ilumiscope averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or ilumiscope have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor ilumiscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or ilumiscope?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and ilumiscope every 24 months. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on September 25, 2026 and ilumiscope on August 18, 2026.

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