Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Photo Scan Plus

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

Photo Scan Plus

Easily digitize your old photos, slides, and negatives with advanced AI. This app automatically enhances and organizes your memories, allowing you to add details, audio, and even colorize black-and-white images. Preserve and share your family history across generations.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple photos at once
  • Digitize slides and negatives
  • AI-powered auto-enhancement
  • Colorize B&W photos
  • Add audio recordings to scans
  • Create photo collages
  • Share via web link
Features
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Preserve the moments that matter most by turning printed photos, slides, negatives, and treasured keepsakes into a digital library your family can revisit and share for generations. Using advanced AI technology, Photomyne brings old photos into the digital age, making it quick and simple to scan, restore, enhance, and organize your family’s memories. Photo Scan Plus is the paid one-time purchase version of Photomyne. It includes the complete experience on your device: unlimited scanning, editing, saving, sharing, and organization on your iPhone or iPad. Add a Photomyne Membership anytime for secure cloud backup, web access, and syncing across your devices. In addition to Photo Scan Plus, we also offer *Photo Scan by Photomyne*. It's free to download and is first to include our newest features, improvements, and innovations. Choose the app that you feel fits you best. SCAN FASTER - PHOTOMYNE DOES THE REST • Scan multiple printed photos in a single shot • Digitize entire photo albums in minutes • Scan photos, slides, negatives, scrapbook pages, kids' artwork, documents, and more • Automatic edge detection, cropping, rotation, and color correction • Capture scans with a tap or Voice Control ORGANIZE YOUR MEMORIES • Create beautiful digital albums • Add names, dates, locations, and stories • Add audio recording • Scan the back of your photos and keep it attached • Easily search for photos and rediscover your memories RESTORE & BRING MEMORIES BACK TO LIFE Preserve your original scan while creating beautifully enhanced versions using Photomyne's editing tools. For more advanced restorations, optional AI-powered tools are available. • Sharpen blurry faces in photos • Colorize black & white photos • Auto restore faded colors • Manually edit with color filters • Remove scratches, tears, glare, shadows, and reflections using optional AI restoration tools (available with AI credits) AI-POWERED MAGIC In addition to its core features, Photomyne hosts handpicked external AI tools from trusted platforms to further restore and enhance your memories. These *optional* features include powerful AI enhancements like photo damage repair, subtle motion animations, and more. These advanced AI features use external AI technology and are available separately using AI credits, so you can enjoy even more photo-enhancing magic, all in one place. BACK UP & SHARE WITH PHOTOMYNE MEMBERSHIP Access your memories anytime, anywhere with a Photomyne Membership • Automatically back up your photos to the secure Photomyne Cloud • Access your memories from all your devices and on the web • Keep your entire library synced across your devices • Save photos to your device or computer in high resolution and print quality • Share individual photos, albums, or entire collections with family and friends using simple web links OPTIONAL IN-APP UPGRADE A Photomyne Membership includes: • Automatic cloud backup to the secure Photomyne Cloud • Access to your memories from all your devices and on the web • Synced library across all your devices Memberships are available as monthly, yearly, and one-time plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Photo Scan Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Shutter Cam at none against Photo Scan Plus's 14. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Photo Scan Plus's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 71%) and ratings volume (22K vs 2.8K). On rating, ads, chart position and device support 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 Photo Scan Plus $1.99 up front. Photo Scan Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Scan Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Scan Plus has 22K ratings behind it against 2.8K, 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 86% of Photo Scan Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Scan Plus every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Photo Scan Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamPhoto Scan Plus
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)4.8 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#17 — better#37
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwarePhotomyne LTD

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%

Photo Scan Plus

All ratings22,330 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews952 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.7%

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

Photo Scan Plus

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick scanning
  • 💡 Colorization feature
  • 🔒 Safe storage
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning of entire albums

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited editing options
  • 🔍 Quality not as good as flatbed scanners
  • 🔍 Struggles with glare and reflections

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

Photo Scan Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Difficulty canceling subscriptions
  • Inconsistent date/time tagging of scanned photos
  • Occasional loss of photo albums

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rearrange photos within albums
  • Option to save photos directly to device storage
  • Improved batch editing and processing
  • Higher resolution scanning options
  • Better integration with other photo apps and cloud services

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Photo Scan Plus

Subscriptions8
  • Photomyne account$1.991 Month
  • Photomyne account$9.991 Month
  • Photomyne account3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Photomyne account7 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Photomyne account$19.996 Months
  • Photomyne membership$19.991 Month
  • Photomyne account3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Photomyne membership3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Couple Portrait$3.99
  • Photomyne membership$29.99
  • Elite club access$39.99
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  • Photomyne account2 variants$47.99

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Scan Plus free?
Photo Scan Plus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Photo Scan Plus?
Photo Scan Plus is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Photo Scan Plus averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Photo Scan Plus have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Photo Scan Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Photo Scan Plus?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Scan Plus every 3 months. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo Scan Plus on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Slow Shutter Cam or Photo Scan Plus?
Slow Shutter Cam currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Photo Scan Plus at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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