# Night Camera HD vs Lit Cam

The clearest difference is price: Lit Cam at $1.99 against Night Camera HD's $12.99. Lit Cam also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Night Camera HD's advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 26). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Night Camera HD costs $12.99 and Lit Cam $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Night Camera HD against 4.5 for Lit Cam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Night Camera HD's written reviews are positive against 88% of Lit Cam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Lit Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-cam-light-and-camera/id1452017241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Lit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452017240) |

## 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


### Lit Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-cam-light-and-camera/id1452017241)

Transform your device into a powerful light-powered camera. Control screen brightness and rear flash for enhanced night photography, sharp macro shots, and natural selfie lighting. Capture clear images even in complete darkness.

**Highlights:** Use display or flash as light source, Take photos with front and rear cameras, Smooth zoom controls for macro, Manual light power control, Adjust screen color temperature, View real-time shutter speed and ISO, Minimalist interface

**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 Lit Cam free?

Lit Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Night Camera HD or Lit Cam?

Lit Cam is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Lit Cam averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Night Camera HD or Lit Cam have ads?

Neither Night Camera HD nor Lit Cam shows ads.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Lit Cam every 2 months. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lit Cam on October 20, 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.*