# Night Camera HD vs NightCap Camera

The clearest difference is price: NightCap Camera at $2.99 against Night Camera HD's $12.99. NightCap Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Night Camera HD's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Night Camera HD costs $12.99 and NightCap Camera $2.99 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 4.4 for NightCap Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NightCap Camera has 3K ratings behind it against 338, 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 51% of NightCap Camera's.

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | NightCap Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews) | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) |

## 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


### NightCap Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Low light and night photo/video capture, Long exposure and motion blur effects, Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors), AI camera control for automatic settings, Manual gesture-based adjustments, 4K time lapse recording, ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for astrophotography
- 👍 Excellent night/low light photography
- 💡 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Produces high-quality results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Focus issues on iPhone 7+
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Disappointing results for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Meteor mode not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- RAW image support
- Bluetooth remote shutter control
- Ability to save settings
- More exposure options
- Improved timelapse features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is NightCap Camera free?

NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Night Camera HD and NightCap Camera are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 338 and 3K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Night Camera HD nor NightCap Camera shows ads.

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

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