Comparison

Slow Shutter! vs ReeHeld

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Slow Shutter!

Create stunning long-exposure photographs with this powerful camera app. Capture motion blur, light trails, and low-light scenes with DSLR-like quality. Features real-time preview and adjustable settings for various effects.

Highlights
  • Long exposure photography
  • Light trail capture
  • Night photography
  • Auto mode for motion blur
  • Real-time preview
  • Adjustable exposure and freeze settings
Features
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Capture Long-Exposure photographs with Slow Shutter! Create beautiful photos of moving objects with features usually reserved for expensive DSLRs. Version 2.0 was designed from the ground up, we used feedback from users and experts to create the highest performance Slow Shutter app ever. Slow Shutter is now easier to use, more intuitive and offers the highest quality results. It just works! App Supports: - AUTO - Perfect for waterfalls, ghost photos and other moving objects. - LIGHT TRAIL - Capture hypnotizing photos of night traffic, fireworks, carousels and other moving lights. - NIGHT - Capture bright, noise-free photos in low-light conditions! Featuring: - Real time preview. - Full photo resolution support in Auto and Night modes. Maximum framerate is used in Light Trail - this can be modified in iOS Settings. - Adjust exposure in Light Trail and Night modes. - Adjust Freeze in Auto mode. - Tap “Shoot” button again to stop capture. Tip: - To improve sharpness use a tripod.

About

ReeHeld

Capture stunning long exposure photos on your iPhone without a tripod. This app uses AI to stabilize images, allowing for capture durations from 1 to 30 seconds. Ideal for creating professional-looking shots of landscapes, cityscapes, and more, even on the go.

Highlights
  • Handheld long exposure photography
  • AI image stabilization
  • 1-30 second capture duration
  • Intuitive interface
  • 6-Axis Stability Indicator
Features
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Introducing ReeHeld - the revolutionary iPhone photography camera app that lets you capture stunning long exposure photos without the need for a tripod. Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur enthusiast, ReeHeld is the perfect tool for taking stunning long exposure shots on the go. With ReeHeld, you can shoot long exposure photos with a capture duration ranging from 1 second to 30 seconds, producing high-quality images that are sure to amaze your friends and followers. The app utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the neural engine of your iPhone to stabilize the images, resulting in sharp, clear, and stunning long exposure photos. ReeHeld is incredibly easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface that allows you to quickly adjust your capture time and focus to get the perfect shot. With ReeHeld, you can unleash your creativity and capture incredible long exposure shots of landscapes, cityscapes, waterfalls, and much more. Thanks to its revolutionary AI technology, ReeHeld is the ultimate tool for capturing the perfect long exposure shot on your iPhone. So why wait? Download ReeHeld today. Point, shoot, and KEEP STEADY! — FEATURED — We're excited to share that ReeHeld has been showcased and celebrated by two of the most esteemed publications in the tech and photography world – PetaPixel and Fstoppers! Don't miss out on what the industry's top voices are raving about and learn more about ReeHeld now: PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2023/06/08/reeheld-app-uses-ai-to-shoot-sharp-long-exposure-photos-on-iphone/ Fstoppers: https://fstoppers.com/reviews/incredible-hand-held-30-second-exposures-iphone-app-630082 — REMARKS — While ReeHeld's cutting-edge AI technology does an amazing job in stabilizing your long exposure shots, it's still necessary to hold your iPhone as steady as possible. The 6-Axis Stability Indicator will also guide you in keeping your hand stable in position, so to mitigate any unwanted movement and take sharp and clean shots. Keep steady and your photos will be sharp and memorable! — GET IN TOUCH — • We'd love to hear from you! If you do have any ideas on new features or improvements, please email us at: support@reeflexstore.com • Stay up to date and receive regular updates, subscribe to our newsletter: reeflexstore.com/pages/newsletter • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ReeflexCamera • Share your photos with us! Tag #ShotWithReeHeld and join our community — TUTORIAL — • Learn tips & tricks, and get the most out of the app: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeheld-tutorial • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeflex-apps-faq — ADMIN — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy intellectual property: Each logo used in this listing belongs to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of these logos, and all IP rights remain with the original owners.

Screenshots

Slow Shutter!4 screens
ReeHeld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReeHeld at Free against Slow Shutter!'s $1.99. ReeHeld also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (448 vs 15). Slow Shutter!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReeHeld is free to download; Slow Shutter! costs $1.99 up front. ReeHeld sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Slow Shutter! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReeHeld holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReeHeld has 448 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Slow Shutter!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of ReeHeld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, ReeHeld every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Slow Shutter! versus ReeHeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter!ReeHeld
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.3 (448 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15448 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky ClanReeflex GmbH

Customer experience

Slow Shutter!

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative32.7%

ReeHeld

All ratings448 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Slow Shutter!

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent for low light photography
  • 👍 Interesting effects
  • 👍 Great for capturing motion and light trails

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 📱 Low image resolution
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

ReeHeld

From 448 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Produces great results without a tripod
  • 🤩 Incredible long exposure capabilities on a smartphone
  • 💡 Innovative AI-powered stabilization
  • ⭐ Excellent app for beginners and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption during long exposures
  • 🤔 Limited control over exposure time and settings
  • 💸 Perceived as overpriced compared to free alternatives

Bugs and requests

Slow Shutter!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Freezes when trying to take photos
  • Incompatible with iPhone 6 Plus and newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust shutter speed manually
  • Front-facing camera support
  • More customization options
  • Instructions or tutorial for best usage

ReeHeld

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Raw files not saving properly
  • Crashes when trying to take a photo
  • Orientation issues with output images

Requested features

4 requests
  • Raw/DNG file format support
  • Longer exposure time options (e.g., 60 or 120 seconds)
  • Bluetooth remote shutter support
  • Orientation lock and EXIF data preservation

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter!

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ReeHeld

Subscriptions4
  • ReeHeld Pro$7.991 Year
  • ReeflexBundle$12.991 Year
  • ReeHeld Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Bundle Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • ReeHeld Life Time Access$24.99
  • Reeflex Bundle$34.99

Questions

Is Slow Shutter! free?
Slow Shutter! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReeHeld free?
ReeHeld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter! or ReeHeld?
ReeHeld is rated higher. Slow Shutter! averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ReeHeld averages 4.3 from 448 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter! or ReeHeld have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter! nor ReeHeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter! or ReeHeld?
Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, and ReeHeld every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slow Shutter! was updated on September 28, 2026 and ReeHeld on September 27, 2026.

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