Comparison

SetMyCamera Pro vs NightCap Camera

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

Head to head
About

SetMyCamera Pro

This app provides professional photography tools to help users create visually stunning images. It offers advanced features for controlling camera settings, calculating various photographic parameters, and supporting accessories. An in-app tutorial and user-friendly interface make it accessible for both beginners and pros.

Highlights
  • Traditional depth of field calculator
  • Reverse depth of field calculator
  • Sunny 16 light guide
  • Photo shoot notes database
  • Print size calculator
  • Angle of view calculator
  • Flash configuration tool
Features
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Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Look no further than SetMyCamera! With SetMyCamera’s advanced tools, you will be able to create visually stunning images with exceptional technical expertise. Imagine capturing award-winning photos in no time! SetMyCamera is your secret weapon for taking control of camera settings. SetMyCamera offers various base versions, each of which can be upgraded to the full feature set. For a complete list of features, head over to SetMyCamera.com. SetMyCamera Pro includes advanced features for traditional camera setting options. What is SetMyCamera? SetMyCamera is the ultimate photography app for all your photography needs. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, use digital or film cameras, capturing videos or photos, SetMyCamera has you covered. SetMyCamera offers a range of features, including depth of field, print resolutions, flash settings, and more. You can even learn about reciprocity, field of view, angle of view, depth of field, f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and hyperfocal distances. SetMyCamera also supports accessories like filters, diopters, bellows, speed boosters, extension tubes, and teleconverters. SetMyCamera has an in-app tutorial to help you get started. Settings are easily adjusted using a thumbwheel or slider, and animated graphics make learning a breeze. Here are some SetMyCamera features: Traditional depth of field: This feature helps you find the perfect depth of field by entering aperture (f/stop) and subject distance. An animated graphic shows what you are setting. Reverse depth of field: This unique feature lets you set the perfect aperture (f/stop) or lens focal length by entering the near and far in-focus distances. An animated graphic helps you visualize the settings. Sunny 16 light guide: This handy tool enables approximating available light as a guide. Photo shoot notes: The built-in notes database is perfect for your photo shoots to make your photography experience easier and more organized. Print size calculator: This tool helps you convert your photos into high-quality prints based on your camera. Angle of view calculator: This tool helps you position your camera according to the lens and subject, considering the camera distance. Flash configuration: This tool eliminates the guesswork when setting up flash photos. Exposure value, neutral density filter, and reciprocity calculations: SetMyCamera can also calculate these values for you. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes conversion information for cameras and field information. A wide range of cameras and settings: SetMyCamera has an extensive list of pre-defined cameras or you can define your own. Included is support for both Imperial and Metric units. User-Friendly: Customizable interface with selectable themes including dark mode, and support for over 30 languages. SetMyCamera is compatible with MacOS computers. SetMyCamera is also available for your iPhone and iPad. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. SetMyCamera respects your privacy and doesn’t collect user data. For more information, visit SetMyCamera.com. https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_PrivacyPolicy.html https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_TermsOfUse.html

About

NightCap Camera

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
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Photograph star trails or stunning smooth waterfalls. Capture a meteor mid-streak or traffic with light trails. And clear, detailed photos where there’s barely any light at all. One-time purchase, no subscription. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY Four modes that automatically set the camera up for you. - Star Trails: watch the stars draw circles overhead - Meteors: automatic capture of shooting stars - ISS: the International Space Station passing over - Stars: starry skies and the Milky Way - New in version 10: Aurora, a time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights LONG EXPOSURE Hold the shutter open for seconds or minutes and movement becomes light. - Long Exposure: motion blur, or a cleaner shot when you hold still - Light Trails: traffic at night, fireworks, light painting - Both as time-lapse too, up to 4K with adjustable speed LOW LIGHT - ISO Boost for up to 4x beyond the standard camera range - Light Boost - Noise Reduction - Night Mode video and timelapse HANDHELD New in version 10. NightCap steadies and aligns every frame as you shoot, so long exposures no longer need a tripod. MANUAL CONTROL - Swipe to adjust exposure, ISO, focus and white balance - Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later - Zoom to 16x - Black and white mode Also includes an interval programmer, self-timer, and an Apple Watch app with live preview and remote control.

Screenshots

SetMyCamera Pro4 screens
NightCap Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NightCap Camera at none against SetMyCamera Pro's 4. NightCap Camera also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (3K vs 38). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 51%). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 and NightCap Camera $2.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SetMyCamera Pro against 4.4 for NightCap Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NightCap Camera has 3K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 51% of NightCap Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SetMyCamera Pro versus NightCap Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCamera ProNightCap Camera
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better4.4 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews — better50.8% of reviews
Number of ratings383K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondRTD

Customer experience

SetMyCamera Pro

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative34.0%

NightCap Camera

All ratings2,953 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews673 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative41.6%

Bugs and requests

SetMyCamera Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NightCap Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SetMyCamera Pro

Subscriptions3
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SMC.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • SetMyCamera Pro ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE$29.99
None

NightCap Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetMyCamera Pro free?
SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NightCap Camera free?
NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or NightCap Camera?
SetMyCamera Pro is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while NightCap Camera averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do SetMyCamera Pro or NightCap Camera have ads?
Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor NightCap Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or NightCap Camera?
SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and NightCap Camera on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, SetMyCamera Pro or NightCap Camera?
SetMyCamera Pro currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and NightCap Camera at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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