# Alien Sky vs Even Longer

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Sky at 4.7 against Even Longer's 4.1. Alien Sky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (83% vs 56%). Even Longer's advantage is chart position (#83 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Alien Sky costs $4.99 and Even Longer $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Alien Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien Sky holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Alien Sky's written reviews are positive against 56% of Even Longer's.

Alien Sky ships an update every 5 weeks, Even Longer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Sky | Even Longer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-sky-space-camera/id519529254/reviews)** | [4.1 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 87 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-sky-space-camera/id519529254)

Transform ordinary photos into futuristic space scenes. Add planets, galaxies, stars, and lens flares to create otherworldly images. Customize your sky and give your photos a unique sci-fi feel.

**Highlights:** Space objects (planets, galaxies, moons), Bright suns and distant stars, Futuristic lens flares, Sky customization, Sci-fi photo effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Even Longer

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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 Alien Sky free?

Alien Sky costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Even Longer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Sky or Even Longer?

Alien Sky is rated higher. Alien Sky averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Even Longer averages 4.1 from 221 ratings.

### Do Alien Sky or Even Longer have ads?

Neither Alien Sky nor Even Longer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Sky or Even Longer?

Alien Sky ships an update every 5 weeks, and Even Longer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Sky was updated on October 16, 2026 and Even Longer on October 14, 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.*