# Night Camera HD vs StarryCamera2

The clearest difference is rating: Night Camera HD at 4.4 against StarryCamera2's 3.6. Night Camera HD also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 10) and review sentiment (61% vs 48%). StarryCamera2's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Camera HD costs $12.99 and StarryCamera2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Night Camera HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Night Camera HD's written reviews are positive against 48% of StarryCamera2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | StarryCamera2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrycamera2/id1241570625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [康行 Nagasima](https://appshunter.io/developer/287939498) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### StarryCamera2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrycamera2/id1241570625)

Capture stunning night sky photos with this advanced camera app. It offers multiple shooting modes like Starry Sky, Star Trails, and Milky Way, allowing you to adjust ISO and shutter speed for professional results.

**Highlights:** Starry sky mode, Star trails mode, Milky way mode, Night view mode, Lighten mode, Adjustable ISO and Shutter Speed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is StarryCamera2 free?

StarryCamera2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Night Camera HD or StarryCamera2?

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while StarryCamera2 averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Night Camera HD or StarryCamera2 have ads?

Neither Night Camera HD nor StarryCamera2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Night Camera HD or StarryCamera2?

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and StarryCamera2 every 2 months. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and StarryCamera2 on September 23, 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.*