Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Manual Camera 4

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 real-time previews. Create effects like light trails, motion blur, and low-light scenes with intuitive controls. Ideal for transforming everyday moments into artistic visuals.

Highlights
  • Long exposure photography
  • Real-time live preview
  • Motion blur effects
  • Light trail capture
  • Low-light photography
  • Manual ISO and unlimited exposure
  • Multiple exposure support
Features
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Transform everyday scenes into stunning long exposure photographs with Slow Shutter Cam! Capture silky smooth waterfalls, beautiful light trails, motion blur effects, and breathtaking night photography - all with your iPhone. Slow Shutter Cam gives you creative control over long exposure photography, with real-time previews that let you see your results as they develop. ----------------------- 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 ----------------------- Slow Shutter Cam offers three powerful capture modes to help you create unique photographs: MOTION BLUR: Create smooth, flowing waterfalls, dreamy landscapes, ghostly figures, and artistic motion effects. Adjust the blur strength to achieve anything from subtle movement to dramatic long exposure effects. LIGHT TRAIL: Paint with light, capture car light trails, fireworks, and other moving light sources. Light Trail mode automatically handles the essentials, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than complicated camera settings. LOW LIGHT: Capture more detail in dark environments by accumulating light over time. The longer the exposure, the more light the camera collects. Fine-tune your results using exposure compensation to achieve the look you want. ----------------------- Highlights: • Unlimited exposure duration and manual ISO • Resume captures to create multiple exposures • Real-time live preview - see your results as they develop • Innovative Freeze and Blur Strength controls • Tap to adjust focus and exposure • Time-lapse intervalometer • Apple Watch support and convenient self-timer • Full-resolution support on all supported devices • Camera Control support (iPhone 16 and later) ----------------------- Whether you’re photographing flowing water, city lights, moving subjects, or the night sky, Slow Shutter Cam makes creative long exposure photography accessible to everyone. Discover what’s possible beyond ordinary snapshots! Search #slowshuttercam on Instagram to explore amazing photographs captured by our users.

About

Manual Camera 4

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Manual focus control
  • Adjustable exposure and ISO
  • RAW photo capture
  • Real-time histogram
  • Focus peaking
  • Video format switching
  • HDR and 4K video recording
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Capture photos and videos with precise control over focus, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and flash level. Manual Camera gives you DSLR-like control with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Also includes: • RAW photo capture • Real-time histogram • Focus peaking • Lock exposure, focus, and white balance • Manual lens selection • Quick video format switching • HDR (Dolby Vision / HLG) on iPhone 12 and later • 4K at 60p / 24p, and slow motion on supported devices • Ultra Wide and Telephoto lens support • Audio level meter • Photo and video filters • Live shutter speed preview in viewfinder • Cinematic video stabilization • Timer • Smooth focus transitions while recording • Save photos and videos directly to the camera roll — browse and delete within the app • Geotagging • Wide-gamut color capture • Face-driven autofocus • Apple ProRAW capture on iPhone 12 Pro and later • Apple ProRes recording on iPhone 13 Pro and later • 48MP resolution support on iPhone 14 Pro and later

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Manual Camera 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slow Shutter Cam at every 2 weeks against Manual Camera 4's every 5 weeks. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on chart position (#8 vs #192) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 343). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 and Manual Camera 4 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slow Shutter Cam against 4.6 for Manual Camera 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 67% of Manual Camera 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Manual Camera 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamManual Camera 4
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)4.6 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better343
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#8 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareKenneth Kao

Customer experience

Slow Shutter Cam

All ratings2,813 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,250 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.6%

Manual Camera 4

All ratings343 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative23.6%

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 Camera 4

From 343 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🎥 Excellent manual control over camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus)
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase with no subscriptions
  • 🎬 Strong video recording capabilities with multiple frame rates and resolutions
  • 🔍 Precise manual focus control with focus peaking feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain iOS versions and devices
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent slider precision for fine adjustments
  • ❌ No aperture control available
  • 🔧 Limited shutter speed range (maximum ~1/1000 or 1/2 second)
  • 🎨 No HDR support

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 Camera 4

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes on iOS beta versions
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Crashes during video recording on longer clips
  • Crashes when zooming in video mode
  • Crashes when setting shutter speed to half second
Show 16 more
  • Shutter speed not accurate
  • Photos save differently than displayed
  • Zoom function jumps from 1.0x to 1.4x during recording
  • Focus lock doesn't work as advertised
  • Blurry images with flash in dark environments
  • Blank photos saved to camera roll
  • Video files not saving to camera roll
  • Settings revert to auto after reviewing footage
  • Histogram display persists after turning off
  • Gyroscope orientation confusion with histogram
  • EV control has no effect after setting shutter speed
  • ISO and shutter speed appear linked together
  • Slider adjustments snap to unintended values
  • Interferes with keyboard functionality
  • Bluetooth shutter release causes volume adjustment
  • Safari redirection to malicious sites

Requested features

22 requests
  • Physical camera button support
  • HDR mode (On/Off/Auto)
  • 1:1 aspect ratio support
  • Mute shutter sound option
  • Longer shutter speeds (bulb/time exposure mode)
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  • Aperture control
  • Preset saving functionality
  • Dropdown menu for video resolution/frame rate selection
  • App icon redesign
  • Wide Color Gamut (P3) compatibility
  • Zoomed preview for precision focusing
  • Smooth zoom without jerky motion
  • Multiple simultaneous sliders on screen
  • Time-lapse function
  • Faster shutter speeds (above 1/1000)
  • Temperature and tint control in video mode
  • Lock all settings button
  • Manual number input for white balance
  • Real-time filters and masks
  • TIFF file format support
  • Settings persistence after app closure
  • Increment/decrement buttons for ISO and shutter speed

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Manual Camera 4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manual Camera 4 free?
Manual Camera 4 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Camera 4?
Manual Camera 4 is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Manual Camera 4 averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Camera 4 have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Manual Camera 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Camera 4?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on November 9, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Slow Shutter Cam or Manual Camera 4?
Slow Shutter Cam currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Manual Camera 4 at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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