# Night Camera HD vs ClearView Basic

The clearest difference is price: ClearView Basic at $2.49 against Night Camera HD's $12.99. ClearView Basic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 61%). Night Camera HD's advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Camera HD costs $12.99 and ClearView Basic $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ClearView Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera HD has 338 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ClearView Basic's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, ClearView Basic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | ClearView Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$2.49** |
| Rating | [4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearview-basic/id6757437352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Photurion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866951227) |

## 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


### ClearView Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearview-basic/id6757437352)

Enhance your camera's view in challenging weather conditions like fog, rain, and snow. This app uses real-time technology to remove haze and improve visibility, making it ideal for driving or outdoor activities. Enjoy clear vision without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time visibility enhancement, Fog and haze removal, Low-contrast enhancement, Offline functionality, One-tap clarity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is ClearView Basic free?

ClearView Basic costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Night Camera HD or ClearView Basic?

ClearView Basic is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while ClearView Basic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Night Camera HD or ClearView Basic have ads?

Neither Night Camera HD nor ClearView Basic shows ads.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and ClearView Basic fortnightly. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and ClearView Basic on September 24, 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.*