# NightCap Camera vs Pro Camera

The clearest difference is price: Pro Camera at Free against NightCap Camera's $2.99. NightCap Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Pro Camera is free to download; NightCap Camera costs $2.99 up front. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NightCap Camera against 4.4 for Pro Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 999 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of NightCap Camera's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pro Camera's.

NightCap Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Pro Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightCap Camera | Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews) | **[4.4 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-reeflex/id1550960155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 999 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### NightCap Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #95 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

**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-reeflex/id1550960155)

This advanced photography app offers DSLR-style manual controls for iPhone users. It provides tools for long exposure, focus and exposure bracketing, and zero shutter lag capture, supporting various RAW formats.

**Highlights:** Full manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance), Long exposure modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Focus and Exposure Bracketing, Zero Shutter Lag capture, Live histograms and zebra stripes, RAW and ProRAW support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Shutter Modes | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Reeflex Pro Camera - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📸 Great for long exposure shots
- 💡 Useful features like focus peaking and histogram

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Manual controls can be laggy
- 📸 Inconsistent image quality compared to native camera app
- 💰 Expensive lens kits

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Zoom functionality not working as expected
- Manual settings resetting after each shot
- Crashes when using certain features like long exposure
- UI issues on iPad with incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Add support for 48MP ProRAW on iPhone 14 Pro
- Implement Bluetooth shutter remote support
- Improve focus bracketing and auto focus capabilities
- Allow manual settings to be saved as presets
- Integrate with photo editing apps like Darkroom


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Pro Camera is rated higher. NightCap Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Pro Camera averages 4.4 from 999 ratings.

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

Neither NightCap Camera nor Pro Camera shows ads.

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

NightCap Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pro Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, NightCap Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pro Camera on October 19, 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.*