Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Manual Cam

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

Manual Cam

Gain complete manual control over your iPhone's camera settings to elevate your photography. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus with a precision interface. Apply live filters before capturing your shot for stunning, unedited images.

Highlights
  • Manual ISO control
  • Manual Shutter Speed control
  • Manual White Balance control
  • Manual Focus control
  • Live filters
  • Customizable interface
  • Timer function
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*** Topped No.1 Paid App in several countries! *** Take full manual control of your iPhones camera and take your photography to a whole new level! All the photo's you see in the screenshots are all taken with Manual Cam straight out of the camera! ..with no further adjustments or post processing! See Apple's Pinterest Page for more info.. "...one of the best implementations of manual control on the iPhone we've seen so far." dpreview.com Featured in 'Best New Apps' and 'Shoot Beautiful Photos' by Apple. "App of the Week" appadvice.com Having full creative control of your camera allows you to get incredible pictures that were just not previously possible. Use our beautiful precision crafted interface with adjustment wheel for full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance and Focus, or use gestures across the whole screen. See an uncluttered view of your photo in the viewfinder with a choice of, minimal to no info at all. Easy to use interface with customizable levels of detail for novices and pros alike. Mix and match fully automatic modes and individually lock / adjust just the ones you want. E.g. you can have fully automatic exposure and only adjust manual focus. CONTROL - White Balance : for richer more accurate colors - especially skin tones. - Exposure Compensation : stop images being too dark or too bright, or just make an artistic choice for more beautiful light. - Focus to exactly the part at the picture you want or lock to create close up macro shots easier. - ISO : get much sharper images in the dark, or much clearer photos in normal light with less noise. - Shutter Speed : for fast action shots, or lower to produce cool effects like motion blur. FILTERS Live filters! See the world live through your chosen filter BEFORE you take the picture. Our professional grade filters are based on the same technology used in cinema post-production. Easily swipe left or right to change filter or use the browser. SETTINGS - Timer : set a photo to be taken hands free after a delay of 2 or 10 seconds after you press the shutter. - Grid : overlay a grid over the viewfinder to aid composition. - Format : choose from square or normal 4:3 sized photos. - Zoom On Focus : the viewfinder will automatically zoom the view to aid accurate focusing. - User Interface Color : personalise the color of your camera from Silver, Black or Low contrast Grey. - Optional GPS Geotagging (Jpeg only) USER GUIDE is available on our website at www.lofopi.com * Please note that all iPhone and iPad cameras have a fixed aperture so it's not possible for the app to have any aperture controls.

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Manual Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Manual Cam at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. Manual Cam also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Manual Cam 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 66% of Manual Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Manual Cam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Manual Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamManual Cam
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better3.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareLOFOPI

Customer experience

Slow Shutter Cam

All ratings2,812 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,249 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.6%

Manual Cam

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Slow Shutter Cam

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Manual Cam

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
  • 👍 Intuitive and elegant UI
  • 👍 Good manual focus implementation with zoom preview
  • 👍 Offers manual control without premium membership
  • 👍 Not riddled with ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes (startup, taking photos, applying filters)
  • 🐛 Lags significantly on older devices (iPhone 5)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent filter application (doesn't save)
  • 🐛 Missing essential metadata (location, camera make/model)
  • 🐛 Unwieldy controls (small adjustment knobs)

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

Manual Cam

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup after first use
  • App crashes after a while and then repeatedly
  • App crashes at the very moment of taking a photo
  • App crashes constantly when applying filters or choosing 1:1 aspect ratio
  • Camera does not orientate properly (upside down or sideways)
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  • Photos taken with this app lack metadata (location, camera make/model)
  • Manual shutter speed crashes app when dialed up to max
  • Filters don't work or don't save to camera roll
  • Zoom on focus disappears too quickly
  • Controls are too dim to see outdoors

Requested features

26 requests
  • Video function
  • Support for taking photos with volume up button
  • iOS 14 update needed
  • HEIC support
  • Histogram
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  • Update filters or remove old ones
  • Video function (including slo mo, time lapse)
  • Long exposure photos
  • Remote trigger from another device
  • Live histogram as an option
  • Save as TIFF
  • Ability to save settings as presets
  • Flash lamp or continuous on setting
  • Reset to auto button
  • RAW output
  • Save to iCloud
  • Allow zoom window to stay open until finger is released
  • Brightness control for controls
  • Aperture control
  • Option to temporarily use auto exposure whilst focusing
  • Improve image quality for distant focus
  • Make interface less weary and easier to use
  • Keep grid on after closing app
  • Auto ISO on its own
  • Reset to defaults button
  • Add aperture control

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Manual Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manual Cam free?
Manual Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Cam?
Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Manual Cam averages 3.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Cam have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Manual Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Cam?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manual Cam every 4 months. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 26, 2026 and Manual Cam on October 24, 2026.

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