Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Average Camera

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

Average Camera

This photography app captures multiple images and averages them to create unique visual effects. It's also useful for reducing noise in photos of stationary objects by combining several shots.

Highlights
  • Multiple image averaging
  • Noise reduction for stationary objects
  • Supports wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras
  • Automated image alignment
  • Adjustable image count and interval
  • Manual exposure and white balance control
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Average Camera is a photography app that takes a series of photos and averages them together. By averaging the images, you can create image effects. In addition, you can use the average image of stationary objects to help reduce the noise in the image. When taking a photo of a stationary object, it is recommended to use a tripod or otherwise have your device held in position. Features: - Supports wide angle, ultra wide, and telephoto cameras - Automated image alignment option - Selectable image count - Selectable interval between images - Selectable delay before image capture - Adjust image exposure after capture - Average filter, median filter, lighten filter, and darken filter - White balance locking - Manual exposure selection

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Average Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slow Shutter Cam at 72% against Average Camera's 0%. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 4). Average Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Average Camera 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Average Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Average Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Average Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamAverage Camera
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareThomas Backes

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%

Average Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Average Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Average Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Average Camera free?
Average Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Average Camera?
Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Average Camera averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Average Camera have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Average Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Average Camera?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Average Camera daily. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 13, 2026 and Average Camera on September 23, 2026.

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