# PinholeCam vs Even Longer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinholeCam at none against Even Longer's 3. PinholeCam also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Even Longer's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

PinholeCam costs $0.99 and Even Longer $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PinholeCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Even Longer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Even Longer has 226 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PinholeCam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Even Longer's.

PinholeCam ships an update every 2 months, Even Longer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinholeCam | Even Longer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholecam/id613960269/reviews) | **[4.1 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LC Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/479319948) | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) |

## What reviewers say

### PinholeCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholecam/id613960269)

This app simulates the unique long exposure effects of a pinhole camera, allowing for creative photographic results. It offers manual control over exposure times and can simulate vignetting and light bleed. Save and share your creations directly to your camera roll and social media.

**Highlights:** Long exposure simulation, Manual exposure control, Vignetting simulation, Edge light bleed simulation, Emphasis image selection, Direct saving to camera roll, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Even Longer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture professional-grade long exposure photos with full manual control. Shoot in high resolution, including 48 MP and Apple ProRAW, with advanced features like frame averaging and light trails. Automate captures and control remotely via Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 48 MP and Apple ProRAW support, Full manual control (ISO, shutter, focus, WB, EV, aperture), Frame averaging for silky water and cleaner night shots, Light trails and star trails capture, RAW output (DNG, ProRAW, TIFF, HEIC, JPEG), Remote control via Apple Watch and companion app, Automated capture scheduling

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent long exposure photography capabilities
- 🎨 High-quality image output with RAW support
- 🖼️ Frame averaging and parallel bracketing features
- ⭐ Superior results compared to competitor apps
- 🎯 Intuitive and minimal user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with multiple tiers
- 🔐 Misleading 'free lifetime' promotional offers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- 📺 No camera preview before shooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~200 photos in interval mode
- Blank camera screen until photo is taken
- Photos not found in camera roll or files
- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max after upgrade
- Pro membership not reinstating after crashes

**Requested features**

- Camera level function for alignment
- HDR support for better dynamic range
- 48MP RAW file support for newer iPhones
- Apple Watch app for remote shooting
- Better exposure preview matching final output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinholeCam free?

PinholeCam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Even Longer free?

Even Longer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PinholeCam or Even Longer?

Even Longer is rated higher. PinholeCam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Even Longer averages 4.1 from 226 ratings.

### Do PinholeCam or Even Longer have ads?

Neither PinholeCam nor Even Longer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinholeCam or Even Longer?

PinholeCam ships an update every 2 months, and Even Longer every 8 days. Most recently, PinholeCam was updated on November 6, 2026 and Even Longer on November 3, 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.*