# NightCap Camera vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against NightCap Camera's $2.99. Pro Camera also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). NightCap Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pro Camera is free to download; NightCap Camera costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NightCap Camera against 4.4 for Pro Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of NightCap Camera's written reviews are positive against 60% of Pro Camera's.

NightCap Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Pro Camera every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightCap Camera | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) |

## What reviewers say

### NightCap Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #84 Top Paid (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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974)

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter), RAW and ProRAW photo capture, 4K video recording up to 240fps, Extensive photo and video editing tools, Depth of field and portrait modes, Multiple camera lens support, 150+ real-time presets and overlays

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Lots of features and settings
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Photos/videos not saving properly
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Location data issues
- 🐛 Macro mode not working well

**Reported bugs**

- Timelapse feature not working
- Subscription/purchase issues
- Black screen when importing videos
- Forced to re-purchase after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add support for external microphones
- Implement opacity sliders for double exposure
- Add self-timer feature
- Include GPS/location data in photos
- Improve zoom controls and indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightCap Camera free?

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

### Is Pro Camera free?

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

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

Pro Camera is rated higher. NightCap Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do NightCap Camera or Pro Camera have ads?

Pro Camera shows ads; NightCap Camera does not.

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

NightCap Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pro Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, NightCap Camera was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pro Camera on November 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.*