Slow Shutter Cam vs Double Exposure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Long exposure photography
- Real-time live preview
- Motion blur effects
- Light trail capture
- Low-light photography
- Manual ISO and unlimited exposure
- Multiple exposure support
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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.
Double Exposure
Blend multiple photos into artistic, dreamlike images with this app. Capture new shots or use existing library photos. Offers free basic blending with optional Pro upgrades for higher resolution, advanced controls, and more blend modes.
- Blend photos from library or capture new
- Control exposure and touch focus
- Multiple blend modes (Pro)
- Full resolution output (Pro)
- ProRAW, TIFF, HEIF support (Pro)
- Manual exposure and focus controls (Pro)
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Double Exposure – Create Stunning Blended Photos Unleash your creativity with Double Exposure, the ultimate iPhone app for blending two or more photos into mesmerizing multiple exposure images. Capture and blend or combine photos from your library to craft artistic, dreamlike visuals with just a few taps. Free Features: - Capture and blend or combine photos from your library - Control exposure for perfect lighting - 4MP resolution with watermark - Touch focus for precise control - Save as JPEG Upgrade to Pro for Ultimate Control: - Full-Resolution (12MP) Output – Preserve every detail - ProRAW, TIFF & HEIF Support – Enhanced file formats for professional results - Full Manual Exposure & Focus Controls – Fine-tune your shot - Over 20 Blend Modes – Endless creative possibilities - White Balance & Tint Adjustments – Get the perfect color tone - Opacity Blending – Seamlessly merge images - Over a Dozen Preset Filters – Instantly enhance your photos Take your photography to the next level with Double Exposure. Download now and start creating!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Double Exposure at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Double Exposure is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. Double Exposure sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slow Shutter Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 66% of Double Exposure's.
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Double Exposure every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slow Shutter Cam | Double Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better | 3.8 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews — better | 66.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.8.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cogitap Software | Allez Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
Slow Shutter Cam
Double Exposure
User reviews
Slow Shutter Cam
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Double Exposure
From 29 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent functionality
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward
- 👍 Useful
Room to improve
- 🔒 Locked features
- 💰 Requires payment
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Glitches
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
Double Exposure
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on launch
- Freezes on login screen
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to restore purchases
- Unable to open photos from library
Requested features
9 requests- Allow editing of existing photos
- Add blend modes
- Implement masking feature
- Provide a tutorial or instructions
- Add a delay timer for shutter
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- Implement remote activation
- Allow multiple exposures beyond two
- Support for RAW format
- Improve burst mode functionality
In-app purchases
Slow Shutter Cam
No in-app purchases
Double Exposure
- PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
- PRO - Annual3 Days trial$11.991 Year
- PRO - One Time Purchase$35.99
Questions
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