# NIR Color vs Even Longer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NIR Color at none against Even Longer's 3. NIR Color also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Even Longer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (217 vs 21). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NIR Color costs $2.99 and Even Longer $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NIR Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

NIR Color holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Even Longer has 217 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NIR Color's written reviews are positive against 57% of Even Longer's.

NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, Even Longer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NIR Color | Even Longer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nir-color/id491992444/reviews)** | [4.1 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JixiPix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) |

## What reviewers say

### NIR Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nir-color/id491992444)

Transform ordinary photos into surreal, ethereal landscapes with near-infrared technology and color filters. This app adds unique hues and dramatic contrast, making everyday objects appear otherworldly. Explore a different light and create magical, mysterious atmospheres in your images.

**Highlights:** Near infrared technology, Infrared color filters, Surreal and ethereal effects, Dramatic contrast adjustments, Preset library, Custom preset saving, Hi-Res image support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Even Longer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional long exposure camera. It offers multiple capture modes for motion blur, light trails, and star trails, with advanced features available through an optional PRO membership.

**Highlights:** Frame Averaging Mode, Light Trails Mode, Star Trails Mode, RAW Support, Intervalometer, Save Interim Results, Longest capture times

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent long exposure photography capabilities
- 🎨 High-quality image output with RAW support
- 🖼️ Frame averaging and parallel bracketing features
- ⭐ Superior results compared to competitor apps
- 🎯 Intuitive and minimal user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with multiple tiers
- 🔐 Misleading 'free lifetime' promotional offers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- 📺 No camera preview before shooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~200 photos in interval mode
- Blank camera screen until photo is taken
- Photos not found in camera roll or files
- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max after upgrade
- Pro membership not reinstating after crashes

**Requested features**

- Camera level function for alignment
- HDR support for better dynamic range
- 48MP RAW file support for newer iPhones
- Apple Watch app for remote shooting
- Better exposure preview matching final output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NIR Color free?

NIR Color costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Even Longer free?

Even Longer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NIR Color or Even Longer?

NIR Color is rated higher. NIR Color averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Even Longer averages 4.1 from 217 ratings.

### Do NIR Color or Even Longer have ads?

Neither NIR Color nor Even Longer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NIR Color or Even Longer?

NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, and Even Longer every 3 weeks. Most recently, NIR Color was updated on August 29, 2026 and Even Longer on September 22, 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.*