Slow Shutter Cam vs LightCast Suite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
LightCast Suite
This app provides photographers with detailed weather forecasts and light condition scores to help them find the best shooting opportunities. It offers specialized tools for sunset, astrophotography, fog, clouds, drone operation, and exposure calculations. Receive notifications for optimal conditions and explore nearby locations.
- Photography-specific weather forecasts
- Light condition scoring (0-100)
- Sunset/sunrise shooting windows
- Astrophotography visibility tools
- Fog density and timing
- Cloud layer analysis
- Drone wind and visibility alerts
- Exposure triangle and DOF calculators
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You checked a weather app. It said partly cloudy. You drove an hour for sunset. The light was flat. LightCast Suite makes sure that won't happen again, giving you a score and notification for tonight's specific conditions. Not raw weather data. An actual answer that's easy to understand for outdoor photographers. 1 Suite, 7 Photography Tools: GoldCast: Tonight's sunset or sunrise on a 0-100 scale, with your best shooting window and a plain-language sky reading StarCast: Milky Way visibility, Bortle class, moon phase, and dark window timing in one place for your astrophotography shoots AuroraCast (BETA): Aurora Borealis activity and likelihood of visibility FogCast: Know when fog is likely to form and see expected density, timing, and burn-off windows CloudCast: Cloud layer breakdown and light quality scored for your shooting target: portrait, landscape, wildlife, or long exposure DroneCast: Don't lose a shot to a gust you didn't see coming. See wind speed, gusts, and visibility scored for what your exact drone model can handle, so you know before you fly TriCast: exposure triangle, ND stops, star trail intervals, DOF, and timelapse calculators — every field tool you need, one tap away Receive notifications when conditions cross your thresholds, so you never miss a shooting window. Explore conditions on a map, and see where conditions are better nearby before you make the drive. Built to help photographers chase better light. LightCast Premium is available as a monthly subscription ($2.99/month, after a 7-day free trial). Pricing may vary by region. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lightcastsuite.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightCast Suite at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. LightCast Suite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 5). On ads, device support 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
LightCast Suite is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. LightCast Suite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.
LightCast Suite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 3 weeks, LightCast Suite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slow Shutter Cam | LightCast Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.8K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cogitap Software | Megan Tucker |
Customer experience
Slow Shutter Cam
LightCast Suite
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
LightCast Suite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Slow Shutter Cam
No in-app purchases
LightCast Suite
- LightCast Suite Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- LightCast Suite Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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