# Night Camera HD vs Midnight Video Camera

The clearest difference is price: Midnight Video Camera at Free against Night Camera HD's $12.99. Midnight Video Camera also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Night Camera HD's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Midnight Video Camera is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. Midnight Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Night Camera HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Camera HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 7, 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 44% of Midnight Video Camera's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Midnight Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-video-camera/id1326773583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Yukiko Iwai](https://appshunter.io/developer/965630131) |

## 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


### Midnight Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-video-camera/id1326773583)

Capture clear videos in low-light conditions with enhanced sensitivity and amplification. Choose from multiple resolutions and export in standard MP4 format. Additional features like delayed start and automatic sleep are available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Enhanced low-light sensitivity, Software amplification for higher sensitivity, Multiple video resolution options, MP4 file format with H.264/HEVC, Delayed start of recording (in-app purchase), Automatic monitor sleep (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable All Functions | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Midnight Video Camera free?

Midnight Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Night Camera HD or Midnight Video Camera?

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Midnight Video Camera averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Night Camera HD or Midnight Video Camera have ads?

Neither Night Camera HD nor Midnight Video Camera shows ads.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Midnight Video Camera on June 3, 2026.

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