Comparison

Night Eyes vs Earth light map

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

Head to head
About

Night Eyes

Enhance your iPhone's camera capabilities to capture clear photos in low-light environments. Utilize advanced algorithms for real-time light amplification and adjustable exposure times. Includes various color filters and a digital zoom for detailed shots.

Highlights
  • Residual light amplification
  • Real-time luminance histogram
  • Up to 1 second exposure time
  • 10x digital live zoom
  • Color filters
  • HD photo capture
Features
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Have you ever wanted to take a photo in low light conditions? Due to complex mathematical algorithms Night Eyes provides residual light amplification in real-time for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without additional hardware. The image is illuminated in real-time (without delay). You can also switch the light amplification mode to exposure mode for better quality. With an exposure time of up to one second you will be able to view the smallest details. It's ideal for twilight situations. The luminance histogram shows you the brightness level in real-time. Zoom in inconspicuously using the 10x digital Live Zoom - and shoot your photos. You've naturally got many different color filters to choose from. The most important functions are: - Three amplification modes - Up to 1 second * exposure time - Residual light amplification - True low light enhancement - Real-time luminance histogram - Volume Up (+) Photo Capture - 10x digital live zoom - Tap to focus - Color filters: green, red, blue, b/w, sepia, etc. - Take HD photos - Landscape and portrait modes - Supports the front & back cameras - Supports LED lights - Supports EXIF-data *) only on supported devices A good camera and a powerful processor are required, to get the maximum picture quality. All the screenshots listed were taken with an iPhone and iPad and are genuine! Please note that this app does not provide true night vision functionality. The iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have no infrared amplifier, as a result no pictures can be taken in total darkness; a minimal level of light is still required, which can be ascertained by the camera's sensors. The preview will also be delayed in exposure mode. In addition the camera must be held stable for exposure time. ---------------------------- Follow us: http://twitter.com/CLIDOapps Visit us: http://www.clidoapps.com

About

Earth light map

Features
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The app presents the earth daylight status at the chosen date and time on a mercatorian earth map projection. It indicates the curve where the sun is -0.8 degrees below the horizon (sunset or sunrise) as well as the curve where the sun is at -18 degrees below the horizon (astronomical twilight or dawn). It also depicts the sun and moon positions in the equatorial coordinate system, the moon's phase, next equinox/solstice notification , user location, next lunar eclipse & Easter date

Screenshots

Night Eyes4 screens
Earth light map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Earth light map at $1.99 against Night Eyes's $9.99. Earth light map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Night Eyes costs $9.99 and Earth light map $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, Earth light map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Night Eyes versus Earth light map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight EyesEarth light map
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (704 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings704 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico SchroederKonstantinos Ladiellis

Bugs and requests

Night Eyes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with certain phone models
  • Settings buttons overlapping and inaccessible

Requested features

4 requests
  • Video recording mode
  • More customization options
  • Thermal imaging capabilities
  • Improved low-light performance

Earth light map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Night Eyes

No in-app purchases

None

Earth light map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Night Eyes free?
Night Eyes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earth light map free?
Earth light map costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Night Eyes or Earth light map have ads?
Neither Night Eyes nor Earth light map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Night Eyes or Earth light map?
Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, and Earth light map weekly. Most recently, Night Eyes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Earth light map on November 4, 2026.

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