Comparison

Manual Cam vs Easy Long Exposure Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Manual Cam

Gain complete manual control over your iPhone's camera settings to elevate your photography. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus with a precision interface. Apply live filters before capturing your shot for stunning, unedited images.

Highlights
  • Manual ISO control
  • Manual Shutter Speed control
  • Manual White Balance control
  • Manual Focus control
  • Live filters
  • Customizable interface
  • Timer function
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*** Topped No.1 Paid App in several countries! *** Take full manual control of your iPhones camera and take your photography to a whole new level! All the photo's you see in the screenshots are all taken with Manual Cam straight out of the camera! ..with no further adjustments or post processing! See Apple's Pinterest Page for more info.. "...one of the best implementations of manual control on the iPhone we've seen so far." dpreview.com Featured in 'Best New Apps' and 'Shoot Beautiful Photos' by Apple. "App of the Week" appadvice.com Having full creative control of your camera allows you to get incredible pictures that were just not previously possible. Use our beautiful precision crafted interface with adjustment wheel for full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance and Focus, or use gestures across the whole screen. See an uncluttered view of your photo in the viewfinder with a choice of, minimal to no info at all. Easy to use interface with customizable levels of detail for novices and pros alike. Mix and match fully automatic modes and individually lock / adjust just the ones you want. E.g. you can have fully automatic exposure and only adjust manual focus. CONTROL - White Balance : for richer more accurate colors - especially skin tones. - Exposure Compensation : stop images being too dark or too bright, or just make an artistic choice for more beautiful light. - Focus to exactly the part at the picture you want or lock to create close up macro shots easier. - ISO : get much sharper images in the dark, or much clearer photos in normal light with less noise. - Shutter Speed : for fast action shots, or lower to produce cool effects like motion blur. FILTERS Live filters! See the world live through your chosen filter BEFORE you take the picture. Our professional grade filters are based on the same technology used in cinema post-production. Easily swipe left or right to change filter or use the browser. SETTINGS - Timer : set a photo to be taken hands free after a delay of 2 or 10 seconds after you press the shutter. - Grid : overlay a grid over the viewfinder to aid composition. - Format : choose from square or normal 4:3 sized photos. - Zoom On Focus : the viewfinder will automatically zoom the view to aid accurate focusing. - User Interface Color : personalise the color of your camera from Silver, Black or Low contrast Grey. - Optional GPS Geotagging (Jpeg only) USER GUIDE is available on our website at www.lofopi.com * Please note that all iPhone and iPad cameras have a fixed aperture so it's not possible for the app to have any aperture controls.

About

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Capture the passage of time in a single image with this app. Create stunning light trails, motion blurs, and starry skies. Convert existing videos into long-exposure photos with various blending modes and adjustable settings.

Highlights
  • Long exposure times (1-180s, Bulb mode)
  • Three blending modes: Light Trails, Motion Blur, Lighten
  • Create long exposures from videos
  • Live preview of blended image
  • Image stabilization
  • Post-capture brightness adjustment
  • Manual and auto focus
Features
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This app makes it easy to take long-exposure photos with your iPhone. Capture the passage of time in a single image—from city lights, starry skies, star trails, and fireworks to flowing waterfalls and rivers. Choose from three blending modes to create the look you want. 【Light Trails】 Adds up the light from each frame to draw trails from car headlights and brighten subjects that are too dark to see. Perfect for night scenes and faint auroras that are hard to see with the naked eye. 【Motion Blur】 Averages multiple frames to give waterfalls and rivers a smooth, silky appearance. It can create a slow-shutter effect even in bright conditions and can also make moving people less noticeable. 【Lighten】 Keeps only the brightest parts of each frame, so the background doesn’t wash out even during long exposures. Ideal for fireworks, star trails, and auroras that are clearly visible to the naked eye. 【Create from Video】 Turn videos you’ve already recorded into long-exposure photos. Choose the part of the video to use and blend it with Motion Blur or Lighten. Stabilization is also supported. Key Features ・Exposure times from 1 to 180 seconds, plus Bulb mode that you can stop whenever you choose ・Live preview of the blended image while shooting ・Image stabilization to reduce camera shake without a tripod (up to 3 seconds in the free version) ・Post-capture brightness adjustment from −2.0 to +2.0 EV, with the option to save multiple versions ・Auto and manual focus, plus pinch-to-zoom ・Switch between lenses and front/rear cameras ・3-second and 10-second self-timers ・Grid and level tools for composing your shot ・Shoot using the iPhone volume buttons or a compatible Bluetooth remote shutter ・Selectable image quality and JPG saving ・EXIF metadata including exposure time and ISO Great For ・Cityscapes and illuminated night scenes ・Starry skies and star trails ・Fireworks ・Auroras ・Car and train light trails ・Motion blur in waterfalls, streams, oceans, and clouds ・Making moving people less noticeable in busy locations The free version includes all the essential features you need to enjoy long-exposure photography. The Pro version is available as a one-time purchase and adds manual ISO control, ad removal, noise reduction, unlimited stabilization duration with Bulb mode support, full-resolution saving for photos created from videos (the free version reduces the long side to 2048 px), high-bit-depth 16-bit PNG saving, direct saving without the preview screen, and more. Tips for Better Results For standard long-exposure photography, mount your iPhone on a tripod or place it on a stable surface for sharper results. Image stabilization helps reduce camera shake when shooting without a tripod, but the edges of the resulting photo will be cropped slightly. Results and available lenses may vary depending on your iPhone model and shooting conditions.

Screenshots

Manual Cam4 screens
Easy Long Exposure Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Long Exposure Camera at 4.3 against Manual Cam's 3.6. Easy Long Exposure Camera also leads on ratings volume (949 vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Manual Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Easy Long Exposure Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Manual Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy Long Exposure Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Long Exposure Camera has 949 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Manual Cam's written reviews are positive against 32% of Easy Long Exposure Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manual Cam ships an update every 4 months, Easy Long Exposure Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Manual Cam versus Easy Long Exposure Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManual CamEasy Long Exposure Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)4.3 (949 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24949 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOFOPIOsawa Shunsuke

Customer experience

Manual Cam

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative20.0%

Easy Long Exposure Camera

All ratings949 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

Manual Cam

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
  • 👍 Intuitive and elegant UI
  • 👍 Good manual focus implementation with zoom preview
  • 👍 Offers manual control without premium membership
  • 👍 Not riddled with ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes (startup, taking photos, applying filters)
  • 🐛 Lags significantly on older devices (iPhone 5)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent filter application (doesn't save)
  • 🐛 Missing essential metadata (location, camera make/model)
  • 🐛 Unwieldy controls (small adjustment knobs)

Easy Long Exposure Camera

From 949 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Effective for night photography
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
  • 🌌 Great for capturing the night sky
  • 💡 Useful built-in timer feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially with longer exposures
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without paid version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Lack of manual focus control
  • 🔧 Inconsistent performance across devices

Bugs and requests

Manual Cam

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup after first use
  • App crashes after a while and then repeatedly
  • App crashes at the very moment of taking a photo
  • App crashes constantly when applying filters or choosing 1:1 aspect ratio
  • Camera does not orientate properly (upside down or sideways)
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  • Photos taken with this app lack metadata (location, camera make/model)
  • Manual shutter speed crashes app when dialed up to max
  • Filters don't work or don't save to camera roll
  • Zoom on focus disappears too quickly
  • Controls are too dim to see outdoors

Requested features

26 requests
  • Video function
  • Support for taking photos with volume up button
  • iOS 14 update needed
  • HEIC support
  • Histogram
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  • Update filters or remove old ones
  • Video function (including slo mo, time lapse)
  • Long exposure photos
  • Remote trigger from another device
  • Live histogram as an option
  • Save as TIFF
  • Ability to save settings as presets
  • Flash lamp or continuous on setting
  • Reset to auto button
  • RAW output
  • Save to iCloud
  • Allow zoom window to stay open until finger is released
  • Brightness control for controls
  • Aperture control
  • Option to temporarily use auto exposure whilst focusing
  • Improve image quality for distant focus
  • Make interface less weary and easier to use
  • Keep grid on after closing app
  • Auto ISO on its own
  • Reset to defaults button
  • Add aperture control

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during image processing
  • Photos come out completely overexposed
  • Inability to save photos in free version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Wider range of ISO settings
  • Support for RAW/ProRAW image capture
  • Improved image quality and resolution
  • More exposure time options beyond 30 seconds

In-app purchases

None

Manual Cam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Long Exposure Camera

One-time2
  • Support for Development$2.99
  • Pro Edition$7.99

Questions

Is Manual Cam free?
Manual Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Long Exposure Camera free?
Easy Long Exposure Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manual Cam or Easy Long Exposure Camera?
Easy Long Exposure Camera is rated higher. Manual Cam averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Easy Long Exposure Camera averages 4.3 from 949 ratings.
Do Manual Cam or Easy Long Exposure Camera have ads?
Easy Long Exposure Camera shows ads; Manual Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Manual Cam or Easy Long Exposure Camera?
Manual Cam ships an update every 4 months, and Easy Long Exposure Camera monthly. Most recently, Manual Cam was updated on October 26, 2026 and Easy Long Exposure Camera on October 30, 2026.

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