# Yamera (Manual Camera) vs BlackSight

The clearest difference is rating: Yamera (Manual Camera) at 4.5 against BlackSight's 3.7. Yamera (Manual Camera) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (601 vs 45). BlackSight's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yamera (Manual Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlackSight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yamera (Manual Camera) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yamera (Manual Camera) has 601 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Yamera (Manual Camera)'s written reviews are positive against 73% of BlackSight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yamera (Manual Camera) ships an update weekly, BlackSight every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yamera (Manual Camera) | BlackSight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yamera-manual-camera/id951399974/reviews)** | [3.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksight-night-mode-camera/id1544295544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppMadang](https://appshunter.io/developer/431886186) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## What reviewers say

### Yamera (Manual Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yamera-manual-camera/id951399974)

Take full control of your iPhone camera with manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance. Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like timer shots, digital zoom, and 4K recording. Automatically saves your media to a secure library.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Manual exposure control, Manual white balance, 4K video recording, Slo-mo video recording, Timer shot, Digital zoom

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full manual camera control
- 🔒 Ability to lock focus, exposure, and white balance
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography and product photography
- 👍 Consistent high-quality photos
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently on newer iPhones
- 🐛 Exposure and white balance issues with some devices
- 🔍 Limited control over shutter speed and Kelvin scale
- 💰 Basic features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Inappropriate/suggestive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure settings reset when leaving the app
- Video recording issues with audio
- Incompatibility with iPhone 13 macro lens

**Requested features**

- Stereo audio recording
- Customizable shutter sound
- Histogram display
- Apple Watch remote control
- Support for macro lens and wide-angle lens


### BlackSight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksight-night-mode-camera/id1544295544)

Capture brighter, less noisy photos in low light conditions with advanced long exposure algorithms. This app processes images locally on your device for enhanced privacy, offering manual focus, a timer, and a soft torch for dark scenes. It's compatible with various cameras and supports HEIC/JPEG formats.

**Highlights:** Low light photography, Long exposure algorithms, Local image processing, Manual focus, Soft torch, HEIC/JPEG format

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackSight Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove watermark 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yamera (Manual Camera) free?

Yamera (Manual Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlackSight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yamera (Manual Camera) or BlackSight?

Yamera (Manual Camera) is rated higher. Yamera (Manual Camera) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while BlackSight averages 3.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Yamera (Manual Camera) or BlackSight have ads?

Yamera (Manual Camera) shows ads; BlackSight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yamera (Manual Camera) or BlackSight?

Yamera (Manual Camera) ships an update weekly, and BlackSight every 5 weeks. Most recently, Yamera (Manual Camera) was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlackSight on October 29, 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.*