# Bluristic vs Light Stack Camera

The clearest difference is price: Light Stack Camera at Free against Bluristic's $4.99. Light Stack Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Bluristic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Light Stack Camera is free to download; Bluristic costs $4.99 up front. Light Stack Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bluristic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Stack Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Bluristic's written reviews are positive against 73% of Light Stack Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, Light Stack Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluristic | Light Stack Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Pfahler](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328483) | [Cogitap Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236702) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluristic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning long exposure photos with real-time object tracking. This app allows you to capture motion blur in the foreground and background by moving your device or tracking moving subjects after recording. It offers multiple capture modes and high-resolution export options.

**Highlights:** Real-time object tracking, Post-capture object tracking, Multiple capture modes (Blend, Additive, Negative), JPG and PNG export, Capture images in 4K, Exposure control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Stack Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stack-camera/id6450390187)

Capture incredibly sharp long exposure photos without a tripod. Advanced AI stabilization allows for handheld shots up to 30 seconds, providing natural-looking results. Unique features like true-to-motion preview and customizable failure responses ensure control and prevent ruined shots.

**Highlights:** AI-stabilized long exposures, Handheld shooting up to 30 seconds, True-to-motion live preview, Customizable failure response options, Full-resolution image pipeline

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluristic free?

Bluristic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Stack Camera free?

Light Stack Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluristic or Light Stack Camera?

Light Stack Camera is rated higher. Bluristic averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Light Stack Camera averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Bluristic or Light Stack Camera have ads?

Neither Bluristic nor Light Stack Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluristic or Light Stack Camera?

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, and Light Stack Camera weekly. Most recently, Bluristic was updated on October 12, 2026 and Light Stack Camera on October 6, 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.*