Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs Blendeo

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

Blendeo

This app allows you to create stunning long exposure photos and videos by adjusting exposure time after capture. It offers control over motion blur and light trails, eliminating the need for physical filters and complex calculations. Easily edit and export your creations for sharing.

Highlights
  • Adjust exposure time after capture
  • Create motion blur effects
  • Generate light trail effects
  • Import videos for editing
  • Control start and end frames
  • Set playback speed for videos
  • Export as photo, Live Photo, or video
Features
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Blendeo, the most advanced long exposure photo and video editor. First of its kind, it lets you change exposure time after capture to blend imagery that gets noticed. The hardest part of creating amazing long exposures is out of the control of even the best photographers. You can use a tripod or stabilization, frame the scene just right, but when do you start and stop the capture? With Blendeo you don’t need to get lucky; you take control. No need for ND filters, calculating shutter time, aperture, or ISO. Simply capture for up to 5 minutes or import a video and edit the perfect long exposure with Blendeo. "I can quickly create a Sunrise photo with smooth water thanks to Blendeo. No need for waiting 5 minutes with a $500 filter on my lens." — Jason Teale HOW TO BLENDEO ・ Capture in-app or import a video to create a document ・ Choose the image type: Photo or Video ・ Choose the blending mode: Motion Blur or Light Trails ・ Turn the Exposure Time dial ・ Scrub the timeline to get the best looking blend ・ Export and share as a photo, Live Photo, or video ・ Send to Cinemagraph Pro for iOS to create a long exposure cinemagraph BLENDEO PHOTO ・ Adjust the start frame by moving the indicator on the timeline ・ Set the exposure time by turning the dial ・ Exposure time can be from 1/30 second to the duration of the capture time (maximum 5 minutes) for photo BLENDEO VIDEO ・ Adjust the start and end frames by moving the trimmer on the timeline ・ Set the exposure time by turning the dial ・ Exposure time can be from 1/30 second to half of the duration of the capture time (maximum 5 minutes) for video ・ Set the playback speed MOTION BLUR BLENDING Great daytime effects as photos or videos: ・ Soften moving water and clouds ・ Make a car look like it was speeding by ・ Ghostly shadows of people walking ・ Make transient objects like people and cars disappear in a busy place with a long exposure time of minutes LIGHT TRAILS BLENDING Great nighttime effects as photos or videos: ・ Star trails through the sky ・ Streaks of light from moving planes, trains, and automobiles ・ Amusement park rides ・ Sparklers and fireworks MADE FOR iOS Blendeo is powered by the amazingly fast hardware in iPhone and iPad, along with the specially-tuned software frameworks Metal, Vision, Core Image, Core ML, and AVFoundation. Combined with Flixel’s near decade of experience creating professional digital imagery tools, Blendeo pushes the limits of what can be created on iOS to a new level. FLIXEL PLANS Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews at the purchase price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions are one month or year in length. For Terms of Service see https://flixel.com/terms/

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
Blendeo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slow Shutter Cam at 71% against Blendeo's 9%. Slow Shutter Cam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Blendeo's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads 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

Blendeo is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. Blendeo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slow Shutter Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 92, 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 9% of Blendeo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 3 weeks, Blendeo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus Blendeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamBlendeo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better2.7 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareFlixel Software Ltd

Customer experience

Slow Shutter Cam

All ratings2,810 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,247 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.7%

Blendeo

All ratings92 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative84.4%

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

Blendeo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Blendeo

Subscriptions11
  • Blendeo$2.991 Month
  • Blendeo Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Mobile Monthly$14.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Blendeo Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Professional Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Blendeo$29.991 Year
  • Business Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Mobile Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Creator Bundle$149.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Business Yearly$299.991 Year
One-time1
  • Blendeo for iOS License$89.99

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blendeo free?
Blendeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or Blendeo?
Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Blendeo averages 2.7 from 92 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or Blendeo have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor Blendeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or Blendeo?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blendeo every 2 months. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on October 20, 2026 and Blendeo on October 15, 2026.

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