# Night Camera HD vs Night Vision

The clearest difference is price: Night Vision at Free against Night Camera HD's $12.99. Night Vision also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Night Camera HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (61% vs 35%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Night Vision is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. Night Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 517 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Night Camera HD's written reviews are positive against 35% of Night Vision's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, Night Vision fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Night Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [4.1 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [绪海 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572453992) |

## 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 Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-lidar-camera/id1668629667)

Capture photos and videos in complete darkness using your device's LiDAR and TrueDepth sensors. This app provides genuine night vision imagery, surpassing simulated filters, and offers real-time distance measurement. Stream footage to other Apple devices.

**Highlights:** LiDAR and TrueDepth camera capture, Genuine night vision imagery, Real-time distance measurement, Cross-device streaming, Switch between LiDAR, TrueDepth, and standard cameras

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Uses iPhone hardware for genuine night vision
- 👍 Impressive image quality and clarity
- 🔍 Supports real-time lidar scanning
- 🎨 Offers image enhancement and filters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤔 Unclear free trial limitations
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Blurry and inaccurate image output
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Crashes and freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Free trial with full functionality
- Improved image quality for free users
- More transparent pricing and feature access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Night Vision free?

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

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

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Night Vision averages 4.1 from 517 ratings.

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

Neither Night Camera HD nor Night Vision shows ads.

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

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