# Slow Shutter! vs Night Camera

The clearest difference is price: Night Camera at Free against Slow Shutter!'s $1.99. Night Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 15). Slow Shutter!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Camera is free to download; Slow Shutter! costs $1.99 up front. Night Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Slow Shutter! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Camera has 4.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Slow Shutter!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Night Camera's.

Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, Night Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter! | Night Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter/id616728746/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-low-light-photos/id843439749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## 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


### 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 to perfect your shots. Features include a self-timer, digital zoom, and various color filters for creative flexibility.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure control up to 1 second, Manual ISO setting, Residual light enhancement, Real-time histograms (luminance, luminosity, RGB), 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 Slow Shutter! free?

Slow Shutter! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Night Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter! or Night Camera?

Night Camera is rated higher. Slow Shutter! averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Night Camera averages 4.3 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Slow Shutter! or Night Camera have ads?

Night Camera shows ads; Slow Shutter! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter! or Night Camera?

Slow Shutter! ships an update monthly, and Night Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Slow Shutter! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Night Camera on October 27, 2026.

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