Comparison

NightShooting vs Nightcam Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NightShooting

Capture stunning night photos and starry skies with this camera app. It uses advanced techniques to reduce noise and correct blur, allowing for beautiful handheld shots even in low light. Features include manual controls, penlight art, and adjustable shutter sound.

Highlights
  • Handheld night scene shooting
  • Penlight art and bulb shooting
  • Starry sky photography
  • Automatic blur correction
  • Adjustable shutter sound
  • Manual camera settings (Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance)
Features
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A classic camera app with more than 5 million downloads, selected as one of iTunes’ Best Apps of the Year. NightShooting is ideal for photographing night scenes and the night sky. ◎ Capture surprisingly beautiful night scenes even when shooting handheld. ◎ Use Bulb mode to photograph light painting and starry skies. Light painting can even be captured handheld without a tripod. (Hold the device firmly with your arms close to your body and avoid excessive movement.) ◎ Capture even very dark night scenes clearly and brightly. ◎ Photograph illuminations and fireworks with a vivid sense of atmosphere. Even without camera knowledge, the simple shooting wizard can choose the settings for you. Then anyone can take a photo simply by pressing the shutter. 【Details】 NightShooting is a camera app for taking beautiful night photographs. Night scenes with insufficient light inevitably contain a great deal of noise. Even at dusk, when the scene appears bright enough, photos can contain a surprising amount of noise. Long exposures reduce noise, but normally require a tripod to prevent blur. NightShooting solves this problem. Composite processing (multi-shot noise reduction) dramatically reduces noise, while automatic alignment makes beautiful handheld night photography possible. The app also supports triggering the shutter with a remote control’s volume button, helping reduce camera shake even further. When photographing a sleeping child in a dark room or a pet, the shutter sound can be disruptive. NightShooting therefore lets you adjust the shutter volume within the permitted range. High-quality PNG images can also be sent by email. Support is available on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NightShooting —————————————————— ■ Camera features —————————————————— In addition to automatic settings, DSLR-style manual controls are available: • Shutter speed • ISO sensitivity • White balance (color temperature and tint) • Zoom • Self-timer —————————————————— ■ Photo editing —————————————————— Choose from a wide variety of easy presets, or fine-tune individual parameters for more detailed editing: • Brightness • Contrast • Saturation • Color balance • Tone curve • Sharpness —————————————————— ■ Free-version limitations —————————————————— The free version has the following limitations: • Image-size limits when saving, transferring to other apps, sharing, or emailing (larger images are reduced) • Some shooting settings are restricted • RAW-data saving is restricted • Banner advertisements are displayed Purchasing the full version in the app removes these restrictions. ※ Before purchasing, please make sure the free version works correctly on your device.

About

Nightcam Camera

This manual camera app excels at capturing stunning day and night photos with advanced features. It offers automatic and manual modes, specialized night modes for various scenes, and adaptive tools for perfect compositions. Enhance clarity and preserve details for professional-grade results.

Highlights
  • Automatic and Manual camera modes
  • Specialized night modes (Northern Lights, Moon, Stars)
  • Long exposure up to 30 seconds
  • Focus peaking and loupe
  • Adaptive exposure and AI enhancer
  • RAW photo capture
  • Tripod mode
Features
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Nightcam is a perfect manual camera app for shooting the gorgeous day and night photos on any iPhone. Nightcam not only presents a good algorithm for night photography but also provides one of the best user experiences. We basically try to think about all the demands a user wants while trying to catch the best scenes of travel plans or any other good memories. DOWNLOADED BY OVER 1M+ USERS ************************************ "Everyone I do like this camera it really does a good job even on auto all night" by Darlene .Smith "This app gives off the perfect amount of long exposure to get a nicely lit photo, even on my iPhone XR the photos look as if they were short on an 11 or more. I love how natural the colours stay too." by fjsjvnevokavjslve "I like this app! I can finally have night mode in my phone for a minimal size app, not space consuming.. Please continue doing upgrades" by CHRYS0808 "Unbelievably great!! You can say goodbye to all the noise in the night shots." niloofar.k ************************************ TWO MODES, LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES Nightcam offers two distinct approaches to photography. Its Automatic Mode instantly analyzes the scene, setting the optimal parameters for exceptional day and night shots—perfect for capturing fleeting moments. On the other hand, Manual Mode unlocks advanced controls, enabling you to refine exposure duration, ISO, and white balance. Combined with powerful tools like focus peaking, histograms, grids, and a stability visualizer, you have all you need to frame professional-grade compositions. NEW VIDEO AND TIME LAPSE Nightcam now goes beyond still photography with entirely new Video and Time Lapse experiences. Record video in Standard, Night, and Moon modes with manual controls, HDR, low-light processing, audio monitoring, and torch support. Create Time Lapse videos with adjustable speeds, Long Exposure, and Light Trails. SPECIALIZED NIGHT MODES FOR EVERY SCENE This latest update introduces dedicated night modes, each crafted for specific low-light conditions: Northern Lights Mode: Capture breathtaking auroras with clarity and depth. Moon Mode: Highlight lunar details and subtle lunar glow. Night Auto: Let the app handle the settings for stress-free night shooting. Night HDR: Enhance contrast, detail, and depth in challenging low-light scenarios. Night RAW: Preserve every detail in uncompressed form for ultimate editing flexibility. Stars Mode: Turn starry skies into dazzling constellations of light. Long Exposure (up to 30s): Create dramatic light trails and capture scenes impossible to see with the naked eye. ADAPTIVE TOOLS FOR PERFECT COMPOSITIONS Nightcam integrates intuitive features to ensure every shot meets your vision: Focus Peaking & Focus Loupe: Fine-tune manual focus effortlessly. Adaptive Exposure: Seamlessly balance brightness and detail. Grid & Level Tool: Achieve perfect symmetry and alignment. Tripod Mode: Stabilize your device for sharp, blur-free images. Night AI Enhancer: Improve clarity in dim conditions, even post-capture. POWERFUL COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Under the hood, Nightcam employs advanced algorithms and countless experiments to enhance low-light performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AI-based low-light image enhancement High-quality image capture options Self-timer, torch, geotagging for situational convenience Real-time histogram and preview analysis RAW mode with advanced controls Intelligent post-processing for true-to-life colors and contrast With Nightcam, every scene—from a bustling city at dusk to a serene, starry sky—becomes a masterpiece waiting to be captured. Nightcam Pro Subscription Access all features of Nightcam with Nightcam Pro. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Terms of use: https://www.rayinformatics.com/terms - Privacy policy: https://www.rayinformatics.com/privacy CONTACT - Visit rayinformatics.com/contact for support and feedback.

Screenshots

NightShooting4 screens
Nightcam Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nightcam Camera at 2.6K against NightShooting's 16. Nightcam Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NightShooting's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (41% vs 23%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. NightShooting sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nightcam Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NightShooting holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightcam Camera has 2.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of NightShooting's written reviews are positive against 23% of Nightcam Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NightShooting ships an update every 2 months, Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NightShooting versus Nightcam Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightShootingNightcam Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better4.1 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews — better22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings162.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio ra,labo.RAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

NightShooting

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative53.1%

Nightcam Camera

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative69.1%

Bugs and requests

NightShooting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Nightcam Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Photos not saving
  • Glitchy photo album access
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer exposure time
  • Manual camera controls
  • Raw image support
  • Video recording

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NightShooting

One-time2
  • Free trial ticketFree
  • NightShooting Genuine Version$9.99
5 purchases

Nightcam Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Nightcam Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Nightcam Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Nightcam AI Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Nightcam Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nightcam Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is NightShooting free?
NightShooting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightcam Camera free?
Nightcam Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NightShooting or Nightcam Camera?
NightShooting is rated higher. NightShooting averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Nightcam Camera averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.
Do NightShooting or Nightcam Camera have ads?
Neither NightShooting nor Nightcam Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NightShooting or Nightcam Camera?
NightShooting ships an update every 2 months, and Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, NightShooting was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nightcam Camera on September 22, 2026.

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