# AfterFocus vs NightCap Camera

The clearest difference is rating: NightCap Camera at 4.3 against AfterFocus's 3.1. NightCap Camera also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 77) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AfterFocus's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 51%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AfterFocus costs $0.99 and NightCap Camera $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NightCap Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NightCap Camera has 3K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of AfterFocus's written reviews are positive against 51% of NightCap Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AfterFocus ships an update every 2 months, NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AfterFocus | NightCap Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterfocus/id506271165/reviews) | **[4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MotionOne Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389104358) | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) |

## What reviewers say

### AfterFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterfocus/id506271165)

Create professional-looking photos with DSLR-style background blur. Easily select focus areas and apply realistic filter effects for stunning images. Share your creations instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Smart focus area selection, Realistic background blur effects, Motion blur effect, Professional filter effects, Bokeh effect, Double photo feature, Easy sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Produces professional-looking photos
- 💡 Unique masking/selection method
- 👍 Decent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited precision in selecting focus areas
- 🔍 Overly aggressive blurring/loss of image quality
- 🔍 Inconsistent results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save photos
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Blank screens when using the 'take photo' option

**Requested features**

- Full-resolution image output
- More advanced blur controls and customization
- Improved masking tools with zoom/pan functionality
- iPad support


### NightCap Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #153 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Low light and night photo/video capture, Long exposure and motion blur effects, Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors), AI camera control for automatic settings, Manual gesture-based adjustments, 4K time lapse recording, ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for astrophotography
- 👍 Excellent night/low light photography
- 💡 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Produces high-quality results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Focus issues on iPhone 7+
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Disappointing results for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Meteor mode not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- RAW image support
- Bluetooth remote shutter control
- Ability to save settings
- More exposure options
- Improved timelapse features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AfterFocus free?

AfterFocus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NightCap Camera free?

NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AfterFocus or NightCap Camera?

NightCap Camera is rated higher. AfterFocus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while NightCap Camera averages 4.3 from 3K ratings.

### Do AfterFocus or NightCap Camera have ads?

Neither AfterFocus nor NightCap Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AfterFocus or NightCap Camera?

AfterFocus ships an update every 2 months, and NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, AfterFocus was updated on October 31, 2026 and NightCap Camera on October 29, 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.*