# Blendeo vs Spectre Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Spectre Camera at 4.3 against Blendeo's 2.7. Spectre Camera also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 9%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 92). Blendeo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blendeo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Spectre Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spectre Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectre Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blendeo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spectre Camera's.

Blendeo ships an update every 2 months, Spectre Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blendeo | Spectre Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendeo/id999411375/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 76 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flixel Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/496885366) | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) |

## What reviewers say

### Blendeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendeo/id999411375)

This app allows you to create stunning long exposure photos and videos by adjusting exposure time after capture. It offers control over motion blur and light trails, eliminating the need for physical filters and complex calculations. Easily edit and export your creations for sharing.

**Highlights:** Adjust exposure time after capture, Create motion blur effects, Generate light trail effects, Import videos for editing, Control start and end frames, Set playback speed for videos, Export as photo, Live Photo, or video

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blendeo | $2.99 | per month |
| Blendeo Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Blendeo Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Professional Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Mobile Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Creator Bundle | $149.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Blendeo for iOS License | $89.99 | one-time |


### 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 Blendeo free?

Blendeo 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, Blendeo or Spectre Camera?

Spectre Camera is rated higher. Blendeo averages 2.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Spectre Camera averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Blendeo or Spectre Camera have ads?

Neither Blendeo nor Spectre Camera shows ads.

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

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