# Night Camera HD vs Nightcam Camera

The clearest difference is price: Nightcam Camera at Free against Night Camera HD's $12.99. Nightcam Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 338). Night Camera HD's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 23%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Nightcam Camera is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. Nightcam Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Night Camera HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Camera HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightcam Camera has 2.6K ratings behind it against 338, 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 23% of Nightcam Camera's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Nightcam Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcam-camera-night-mode/id1485217423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [RAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/965885089) |

## 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


### Nightcam Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcam-camera-night-mode/id1485217423)

This manual camera app excels at capturing stunning day and night photos with advanced features. It offers automatic and manual modes, specialized night modes for various scenes, and adaptive tools for perfect compositions. Enhance clarity and preserve details for professional-grade results.

**Highlights:** Automatic and Manual camera modes, Specialized night modes (Northern Lights, Moon, Stars), Long exposure up to 30 seconds, Focus peaking and loupe, Adaptive exposure and AI enhancer, RAW photo capture, Tripod mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nightcam Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Nightcam Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Nightcam AI Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Nightcam Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Nightcam Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can be used as a dinghy
- 🚀 Great night photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Terrible picture quality
- 👎 Doesn't work as advertised
- 👎 Misleading free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Photos not saving
- Glitchy photo album access
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure time
- Manual camera controls
- Raw image support
- Video recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Nightcam Camera free?

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

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

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Nightcam Camera averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

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

Neither Night Camera HD nor Nightcam Camera shows ads.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Nightcam Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nightcam Camera on September 22, 2026.

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