# Slow Shutter Camera vs Light Paint

The clearest difference is rating: Light Paint at 5.0 against Slow Shutter Camera's 3.6. Light Paint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Slow Shutter Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Light Paint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

Slow Shutter Camera ships an update every 2 months, Light Paint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Shutter Camera | Light Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-camera-lightycam/id6444244359/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-paint-creator-camera/id6746681444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaharu Tsukamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939316877) | [Shutter Speed Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735967026) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Shutter Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-camera-lightycam/id6444244359)

Capture stunning long exposure photos in real-time with this effect camera. It simulates slow shutter photography by continuously overwriting bright areas until you stop recording. Use iOS screen recording for capturing your creations.

**Highlights:** Real-time slow shutter effect, Long exposure simulation, Overwrites bright areas continuously, Easy-to-use interface, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-paint-creator-camera/id6746681444)

Create stunning light art and timelapses with professional camera controls and real-time previews. Capture city lights, fire spinning, star trails, and more with intuitive tools and creative effects.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, focus), Live light trail preview, Advanced frame blending, Timelapse and video creation, Multiple light painting profiles, Real-time color grading

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Shutter Camera free?

Slow Shutter Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Paint free?

Light Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Camera or Light Paint?

Light Paint is rated higher. Slow Shutter Camera averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Light Paint averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Slow Shutter Camera or Light Paint have ads?

Slow Shutter Camera shows ads; Light Paint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Camera or Light Paint?

Slow Shutter Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Light Paint every 5 days. Most recently, Slow Shutter Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and Light Paint on October 11, 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.*