# Slow Shutter Cam vs Manual Camera 4

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 (#7 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 343). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Manual Camera 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter Cam | Manual Camera 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131/reviews) | [4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #62 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-4/id916568801)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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?

Slow Shutter Cam and Manual Camera 4 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 343 ratings respectively.

### 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 October 18, 2026 and Manual Camera 4 on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*