# Slow Shutter! vs ReeHeld

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter! | ReeHeld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter/id616728746/reviews) | **[4.3 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **448** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter/id616728746)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ReeHeld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeheld-long-exposure-camera/id1667982131)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReeHeld Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| ReeflexBundle | $12.99 | per year |
| ReeHeld Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Bundle Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| ReeHeld Life Time Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Reeflex Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*