# NightCap Camera vs Skyflow

The clearest difference is price: Skyflow at Free against NightCap Camera's $2.99. Skyflow also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). NightCap Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Skyflow is free to download; NightCap Camera costs $2.99 up front. Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skyflow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NightCap Camera has 3K ratings behind it against 590, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of NightCap Camera's written reviews are positive against 72% of Skyflow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightCap Camera | Skyflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightcap-camera-long-exposure/id754105884/reviews) | **[4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 590 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804158489) | [Andrei Kovalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770934816) |

## What reviewers say

### NightCap Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #70 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


### Skyflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291)

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable playback speed after shooting, Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus), Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats, Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing, Export up to 8K resolution, Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing, Stop-motion shooting mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
- 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
- 🚀 Impressive features
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Export and saving problems
- 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera session errors
- Inability to complete actions
- Distorted or corrupted video output
- Timelapses not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add intermediate zoom levels
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add manual focus control
- Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
- Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightCap Camera free?

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

### Is Skyflow free?

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

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

Skyflow is rated higher. NightCap Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Skyflow averages 4.6 from 590 ratings.

### Do NightCap Camera or Skyflow have ads?

Neither NightCap Camera nor Skyflow shows ads.

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

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