# Night Camera HD vs Night Camera

The clearest difference is price: Night Camera at Free against Night Camera HD's $12.99. Night Camera also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 338). Night Camera HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Camera is free to download; Night Camera HD costs $12.99 up front. Night Camera sells 5 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera has 4.2K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Night Camera HD's written reviews are positive against 66% of Night Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Camera HD | Night Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609/reviews)** | [4.3 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-low-light-photos/id843439749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## What reviewers say

### Night Camera HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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 Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-low-light-photos/id843439749)

Capture stunning photos in low-light conditions with advanced manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. Enhance residual light and utilize real-time histograms for precise adjustments. Offers a self-timer, digital zoom, and various color filters for creative flexibility.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure control up to 1 second, Manual ISO and focus settings, Residual light enhancement, Real-time luminance, luminosity, and RGB histograms, Self-timer, 10x digital live zoom, Real-time color filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Camera:One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Night Camera: One Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Night Camera: One Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Night vision
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Good camera quality
- 💡 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🔍 Poor low-light performance
- 📤 Photos not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not removed after purchase
- Subscription auto-renews unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Video recording capability
- More filters and editing tools
- Bluetooth remote shutter control
- Improved astrophotography mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Camera HD free?

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

### Is Night Camera free?

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

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

Night Camera HD is rated higher. Night Camera HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Night Camera averages 4.3 from 4.2K ratings.

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

Night Camera shows ads; Night Camera HD does not.

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

Night Camera HD ships an update every 2 months, and Night Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Night Camera HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Night Camera on November 4, 2026.

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