# Night Camera HD vs Night Mode Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Camera HD at 61% against Night Mode Camera's 0%. Night Camera HD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Night Mode Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Mode Camera is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. Night Mode Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Night Camera HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Camera HD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Night Mode Camera's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, Night Mode Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Night Mode Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-mode-camera/id1535672042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [NOGIREA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647040774) |

## 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


### Night Mode Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-mode-camera/id1535672042)

Capture stunning photos in low-light conditions with advanced AI and manual controls. Achieve professional-quality results even in dark scenes, with adjustable exposure, ISO, and focus.

**Highlights:** Low light photo enhancement, Artificial Intelligence processing, Manual exposure control (up to 30s), Adjustable ISO and focus, Auto and Advanced modes, High-resolution photo saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Expert Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Night Mode Camera free?

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

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

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Night Mode Camera averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Night Camera HD nor Night Mode Camera shows ads.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Night Mode Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Night Mode Camera on August 26, 2026.

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