# Light Stack Camera vs RoboTou Stacker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoboTou Stacker at 100% against Light Stack Camera's 73%. RoboTou Stacker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Light Stack Camera's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RoboTou Stacker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RoboTou Stacker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Stack Camera has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Light Stack Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of RoboTou Stacker's.

Light Stack Camera ships an update weekly, RoboTou Stacker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Stack Camera | RoboTou Stacker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotou-stacker/id6761755082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) | [振国 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739933647) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Stack Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187)

Capture incredibly sharp long exposure photos without a tripod. Advanced AI stabilization allows for handheld shots up to 30 seconds, providing natural-looking results. Unique features like true-to-motion preview and customizable failure responses ensure control and prevent ruined shots.

**Highlights:** AI-stabilized long exposures, Handheld shooting up to 30 seconds, True-to-motion live preview, Customizable failure response options, Full-resolution image pipeline

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### RoboTou Stacker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotou-stacker/id6761755082)

Combine multiple photos directly on your device for enhanced results. This app offers automatic masking and alignment for various photography needs, including starry skies and light trails. Process your images locally without needing an account or cloud sync.

**Highlights:** On-device image stacking, Automatic masking and alignment, Starry sky stacking, Star trail stacking, Car-light trail stacking, Local preview generation, Export to Photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoboTou Stacker Pro Annual | $5.00 | per year |
| RoboTou Stacker Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Stack Camera free?

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

### Is RoboTou Stacker free?

RoboTou Stacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Stack Camera or RoboTou Stacker?

RoboTou Stacker is rated higher. Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RoboTou Stacker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Stack Camera or RoboTou Stacker have ads?

Neither Light Stack Camera nor RoboTou Stacker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Stack Camera or RoboTou Stacker?

Light Stack Camera ships an update weekly, and RoboTou Stacker every 5 days. Most recently, Light Stack Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and RoboTou Stacker on September 29, 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.*
