# Exify vs Spectre Camera

The clearest difference is price: Spectre Camera at Free against Exify's $1.99. Spectre Camera also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 21). Exify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spectre Camera is free to download; Exify costs $1.99 up front. Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spectre Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectre Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Exify's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spectre Camera's.

Exify ships an update every 5 months, Spectre Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exify | Spectre Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exify-tools-for-photos/id974769286/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### Exify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exify-tools-for-photos/id974769286)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides in-depth technical details for iPhone photos, including exposure, lens data, image size, and color information. It offers tools for pixel-level inspection, color sampling, and metadata management, with extensions for easy access within other apps.

**Highlights:** Exposure and lens information, Image size and color space, Pixel-level detail magnifier, Color sampling and layout proportions, RGB and luminosity histograms, Photo location and maps, Watermark and copyright addition

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spectre Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595)

This app uses AI to create stunning long exposure photographs, making it easy to capture professional-quality shots. Remove crowds, create light trails, and achieve silky smooth water effects effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI-powered long exposures, Crowd removal, Light trail creation, Silky water effects, Live Photos and video support, Automatic scene detection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectre Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Captures great long exposure shots
- 👍 Convenient and intuitive
- 🎨 Allows for creative photography
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry images even with stabilization
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤔 Limited exposure time options
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with older iPhones
- Focusing and stabilization problems

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure time options
- More manual control over settings
- Raw image format support
- Apple Watch remote support
- Improved low-light performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exify free?

Exify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spectre Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exify or Spectre Camera?

Spectre Camera is rated higher. Exify averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Spectre Camera averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Exify or Spectre Camera have ads?

Neither Exify nor Spectre Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exify or Spectre Camera?

Exify ships an update every 5 months, and Spectre Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Exify was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spectre Camera on November 2, 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.*