# Light camera in real vs Slow Shutter Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Shutter Camera at none against Light camera in real's 1. Slow Shutter Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Light camera in real's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light camera in real sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slow Shutter Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Light camera in real against 3.6 for Slow Shutter Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively.

Light camera in real ships an update every 9 months, Slow Shutter Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light camera in real | Slow Shutter Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-camera-in-real-time/id686030448/reviews) | **[3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-shutter-camera-lightycam/id6444244359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志勇 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/587289361) | [Masaharu Tsukamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939316877) |

## What reviewers say

### Light camera in real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-camera-in-real-time/id686030448)

Capture stunning photos with slow shutter speed effects, creating light trails and motion blur. This tool allows for real-time preview and manual control over exposure times for unique light stream photography.

**Highlights:** Slow shutter speed effects, Light trail and stream photography, Manual long exposure time, Real-time WYSIWYG preview, Front camera support, Exposure and focus lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock for export light photo | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light camera in real free?

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

### Is Slow Shutter Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light camera in real or Slow Shutter Camera?

Slow Shutter Camera is rated higher. Light camera in real averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Slow Shutter Camera averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Light camera in real or Slow Shutter Camera have ads?

Slow Shutter Camera shows ads; Light camera in real does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light camera in real or Slow Shutter Camera?

Light camera in real ships an update every 9 months, and Slow Shutter Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Light camera in real was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slow Shutter Camera on October 24, 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.*