# InShot vs Spectre Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Spectre Camera's 46%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Spectre Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spectre Camera's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Spectre Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Spectre Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Photo & Video, #60 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos and photos with a suite of AI-powered editing tools. Easily add captions, enhance visuals, remove backgrounds, and apply effects. Perfect for social media, business, or personal projects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto captions and speech-to-text, Video trimming, merging, and speed control, AI photo enhancement and background removal, Collage maker with customizable layouts, Add text, stickers, music, and voiceovers, Keyframe animation and smart tracking, Chroma key and picture-in-picture effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


### 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 InShot free?

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

### Is Spectre Camera free?

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

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

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Spectre Camera averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do InShot or Spectre Camera have ads?

InShot shows ads; Spectre Camera does not.

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

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Spectre Camera every 3 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 8, 2026 and Spectre Camera on November 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.*