# Night Camera HD vs Motion Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Camera HD at 61% against Motion Camera's 0%. Night Camera HD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Motion Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Motion Camera is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Motion Camera's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, Motion Camera every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Motion Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-camera-long-exposure/id1294597749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) |

## 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


### Motion Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-camera-long-exposure/id1294597749)

Create stunning long exposure photos with adjustable exposure times. This app offers an instant preview to see your results immediately, perfect for capturing unique motion blur effects. A tripod is recommended for optimal clarity.

**Highlights:** Long exposure simulation, Instant preview, Adjustable exposure length, Motion blur effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Motion Camera free?

Motion Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Motion Camera averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

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

Motion Camera shows ads; Night Camera HD does not.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Motion Camera every 6 months. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Motion Camera on September 4, 2026.

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