# AriaCam vs Light Paint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Light Paint at free against AriaCam's free with in-app purchases. Light Paint also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AriaCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Paint sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AriaCam against 5.0 for Light Paint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

AriaCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Light Paint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AriaCam | Light Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ariacam-smart-photo-timer/id6746041976/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-paint-creator-camera/id6746681444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MILAN LABUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688002371) | [Shutter Speed Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735967026) |

## What reviewers say

### AriaCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ariacam-smart-photo-timer/id6746041976)

This intelligent camera app uses machine learning to detect and wait for unwanted people to leave the frame before taking a photo. It allows you to set the maximum number of people allowed, ensuring your shots focus on your intended subjects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered people detection, Customizable timer settings, Set maximum people count, Zoom and focus controls, Batch photo capture, Built-in gallery, No watermarks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightPaint Pro — Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LightPaint Pro — 3 Months | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| LightPaint Pro — 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Production Display | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 AI Scene Analyses | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 AI Scene Analyses | $5.99 | one-time |
| LightPaint Pro — Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AriaCam free?

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

### Is Light Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AriaCam or Light Paint?

AriaCam and Light Paint are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do AriaCam or Light Paint have ads?

Neither AriaCam nor Light Paint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AriaCam or Light Paint?

AriaCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Light Paint every 5 days. Most recently, AriaCam was updated on October 30, 2026 and Light Paint on November 8, 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.*