# ProCam vs NightCap Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NightCap Camera at none against ProCam's 9. NightCap Camera also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99). ProCam's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 3K) and review sentiment (64% vs 51%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

ProCam costs $9.99 and NightCap Camera $2.99 up front. ProCam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCam has 35K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ProCam's written reviews are positive against 51% of NightCap Camera's.

ProCam ships an update every 9 days, NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCam | NightCap Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409/reviews)** | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #13 |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkerworks Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/503806808) | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procam-pro-camera/id730712409)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, RAW (DNG) and TIFF file format support, Multiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse), High frame rate and resolution video recording, Non-destructive photo and video editing, 60 filters and 17 creative lenses, Live histogram and focus assist

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch Photo Actions | Free | one-time |
| ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture | Free | one-time |
| AI Spatial | Free | one-time |
| The Urban Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elemental Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Master Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Time Lapse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD Video | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Max Time Lapse | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera app for photographers
- 👍 Lots of manual controls and features
- 🔍 Excellent image quality and RAW support
- 🎥 Good video capabilities including 4K
- 💡 Innovative features like long exposure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase system
- 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Can overheat and drain battery
- 📥 Issues with saving and exporting photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting photos
- Inconsistent behavior with RAW/TIFF formats
- Issues with external mic support in video mode
- Problems with long exposure and time-lapse features

**Requested features**

- Improved video editing and export options
- Better integration with Apple's ecosystem
- More intuitive controls and UI
- Faster processing and saving of photos/videos
- Expanded support for newer iPhone camera features


### NightCap Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Low light and night photo/video capture, Long exposure and motion blur effects, Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors), AI camera control for automatic settings, Manual gesture-based adjustments, 4K time lapse recording, ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for astrophotography
- 👍 Excellent night/low light photography
- 💡 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Produces high-quality results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Focus issues on iPhone 7+
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Disappointing results for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Meteor mode not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- RAW image support
- Bluetooth remote shutter control
- Ability to save settings
- More exposure options
- Improved timelapse features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCam free?

ProCam costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NightCap Camera free?

NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProCam or NightCap Camera?

ProCam is rated higher. ProCam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while NightCap Camera averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do ProCam or NightCap Camera have ads?

Neither ProCam nor NightCap Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCam or NightCap Camera?

ProCam ships an update every 9 days, and NightCap Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProCam was updated on September 25, 2026 and NightCap Camera on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProCam or NightCap Camera?

ProCam currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and NightCap Camera at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*