Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Skyflow

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

Skyflow

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed after shooting
  • Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus)
  • Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats
  • Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing
  • Export up to 8K resolution
  • Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing
  • Stop-motion shooting mode
Features
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Skyflow is a powerful, professional-grade tool for creators who want top-quality in time-lapse and stop-motion. Skyflow’s standout feature is the ability to change your time-lapse playback speed even after shooting was finished. With powerful camera controls, broad format support, and a full-featured editor, Skyflow gives you complete control from shoot to export. Highly Configurable Capture Experience: • Source selection: SDR Video, HDR Video, Apple Log, 12MP and 48MP Photo • Expanded save formats: HEIF, HEIF (10-bit), ProRes, ProRAW • Shooting modes: Time-Lapse and Stop Motion • Adjustable Start Time, Interval, and Duration • Pro Tools: Histogram, Zebra, Apple Log LUT Preview • Manual control of ISO, shutter speed, EV, white balance, and focus • Noise Reduction for night shots by limiting shutter speed • Long Exposure effects: Light Trails & Motion Blur • 3-stop/2-stop Exposure Bracketing (EB) • Panning motion for cinematic movement • Horizon level and photo grid overlays Feature-rich Time-Lapse Editor: • Playback speed adjustment with reverse option and speed ramping • Advanced cropping with perspective correction • Full editing and sharing support for (Pro)RAW • Improved image fusion for exposure-bracketed sequences (EB) • Exposure and color adjustments • Keypoint-based ramping for playback speed, crop settings, exposure and color adjustments • Trimming, adding music, continuing a time-lapse, and more Export and Sharing: • Export up to 8K (depends on your device model) • Video formats including ProRes • Custom frame rate and bitrate • HDR / Dolby Vision export support • Save to Photos, Files, or share to other apps Other Features • Detailed time-lapse info view with photo metadata and capture-metrics graphs • Create time-lapse projects from photo albums, bursts, videos, or imported folders • Support for DJI OSMO Mobile and DJI OSMO Mobile 2 handheld gimbals Please note: DJI OSMO Mobile 3 and later are not supported due to factors outside our control! Free Version You can shoot unlimited time-lapses with no restrictions. Exports, however, are limited to 540p resolution and include a watermark. Limitations can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Skyflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skyflow at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. Skyflow also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Skyflow is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Skyflow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 590 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Skyflow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Skyflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamSkyflow
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)4.6 (590 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better590
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareAndrei Kovalev

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%

Skyflow

All ratings590 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative20.8%

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

Skyflow

From 590 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Brilliant app
  • 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
  • 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
  • 🚀 Impressive features
  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and errors
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Export and saving problems
  • 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
  • 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

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

Skyflow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera session errors
  • Inability to complete actions
  • Distorted or corrupted video output
  • Timelapses not saving properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add intermediate zoom levels
  • Implement vertical/portrait mode
  • Add manual focus control
  • Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
  • Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays
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  • Add presets for common shooting scenarios
  • Improve file management and export options
  • Introduce cloud backup and sync functionality

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Skyflow

One-time5
  • Remove Ads & Watermark$0.99
  • Upgrade Tier 1$1.99
  • HD export$2.99
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  • Upgrade Tier 2$3.99
  • Full version$4.99

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyflow free?
Skyflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Skyflow?
Slow Shutter Cam and Skyflow are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 590 ratings respectively.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Skyflow have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Skyflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Skyflow?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skyflow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Skyflow on October 10, 2026.

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