# NightShooting vs Night Camera HD

The clearest difference is price: NightShooting at Free against Night Camera HD's $12.99. NightShooting also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Night Camera HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (61% vs 41%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NightShooting is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. NightShooting sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Night Camera HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NightShooting against 4.4 for Night Camera HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of NightShooting's written reviews are positive against 61% of Night Camera HD's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightShooting | Night Camera HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshooting/id492671847/reviews) | [4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **338** |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio ra,labo.](https://appshunter.io/developer/480489417) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## What reviewers say

### NightShooting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshooting/id492671847)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free trial ticket | Free | one-time |
| NightShooting Genuine Version | $9.99 | one-time |


### Night Camera HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609)

Capture professional-quality photos in low-light conditions with advanced manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. Take high-resolution, uncompressed images with real-time histograms and customizable aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure up to 1 second, Manual ISO setting, Residual light enhancement, Real-time histograms (luminance, luminosity, RGB), High-resolution PNG output, Tap to focus and expose, Self-timer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent low-light and night photography capabilities
- ⚙️ Extensive manual controls (ISO, exposure, white balance)
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🎯 Works well for users without native night mode
- 🖼️ High-quality image output in dark conditions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after taking photos
- 💾 Photos not saving to camera roll automatically
- 🔊 Shutter sound cannot be disabled
- ⏱️ Limited exposure time (max 1-3 seconds)
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after taking a photo
- Photos fail to save or save incorrectly
- App crashes on startup or during operation
- Settings panel unresponsive or stuck in middle of screen
- Image orientation issues in landscape mode

**Requested features**

- Video recording functionality
- Longer exposure times (up to 30 seconds or 2 minutes)
- Silent/mute shutter sound option
- Automatic photo saving to camera roll
- RAW format support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightShooting free?

NightShooting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Night Camera HD free?

Night Camera HD costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NightShooting or Night Camera HD?

NightShooting and Night Camera HD are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 338 ratings respectively.

### Do NightShooting or Night Camera HD have ads?

Neither NightShooting nor Night Camera HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NightShooting or Night Camera HD?

NightShooting ships an update every 2 months, and Night Camera HD every 2 months. Most recently, NightShooting was updated on September 24, 2026 and Night Camera HD on September 22, 2026.

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