# Night Eyes vs X

The clearest difference is rating: Night Eyes at 4.4 against X's 1.4. Night Eyes also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 8). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Eyes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Eyes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Eyes has 21K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, X every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Night Eyes | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424/reviews)** | [1.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pack-mini/id1592035732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388222999) |

## What reviewers say

### Night Eyes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424)

Capture photos in low light conditions with advanced residual light amplification. Enhance images in real-time or use exposure mode for detailed shots. Includes a luminance histogram, digital zoom, and color filters.

**Highlights:** Residual light amplification, Real-time illumination, Exposure mode up to 1 second, Luminance histogram, 10x digital live zoom, Color filters, HD photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Eyes - One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Night Eyes - One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Night Eyes - One Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Night Eyes Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent night vision capabilities
- 👍 Wide range of color filters
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and focus
- 💡 Useful for surveillance and low-light situations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly in low-light conditions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Paid features should be free or better explained

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between modes
- Zoom and focus features not always reliable
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capability
- Improve low-light performance without draining battery
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Offer a free version without ads


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pack-mini/id1592035732)

Control your drone in real-time via WiFi, capture photos and videos, and apply various filter effects. This application allows for remote flight operation and media recording.

**Highlights:** Real-time video transmission, Remote drone control, Photo and video capture, Multiple filter effects, WiFi connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Night Eyes free?

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

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Night Eyes or X?

Night Eyes is rated higher. Night Eyes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while X averages 1.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Night Eyes or X have ads?

Night Eyes shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Night Eyes or X?

Night Eyes ships an update every 2 months, and X every 5 weeks. Most recently, Night Eyes was updated on November 1, 2026 and X on October 27, 2026.

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