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Best Long Exposure Photo Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
12 free apps
Updated September 2026

Long Exposure Camera is the household name in long exposure photo, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Long Exposure Photo Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Long Exposure Camera: Night XPLong Exposure Camera: Night XPFree4.7★ (26)NoNoSep 2026
2Easy Long Exposure CameraEasy Long Exposure CameraFree4.3★ (937)YesYesSep 2026
3Long Exposure Camera : IrisCamLong Exposure Camera : IrisCamFree4.7★ (3)NoYesMay 2026
4Night Mode-Long Exposure VideoNight Mode-Long Exposure Video$4.994.3★ (16)NoYesSep 2026
5ND Filter Long Exposure PhotoND Filter Long Exposure PhotoFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
6Long Exposure TimerLong Exposure Timer$1.99—NoNoAug 2026
7Long Exposure & ND CalculatorLong Exposure & ND CalculatorFree—NoNoAug 2026
8Long Exposure ToolkitLong Exposure Toolkit$5.994.5★ (4)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Long Exposure Photo

Easy Long Exposure Camera#2

Easy Long Exposure Camera by Osawa Shunsuke

Light Trails & Motion Blur
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.3😞(937 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Capture stunning long exposure photographs, perfect for dark environments like night scenes, fireworks, and starry skies. Simply select your desired exposure time, from 1 to 180 seconds, and press the button. A Bluetooth remote shutter is also supported for convenience.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Effective for night photography
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
  • 🌌 Great for capturing the night sky
  • 💡 Useful built-in timer feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially with longer exposures
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without paid version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Lack of manual focus control
  • 🔧 Inconsistent performance across devices

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FAQ about Long Exposure Photo

What are the best long exposure photo apps for iPhone?
Long Exposure Camera: Night XP tops our long exposure photo apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 26 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 12 of the top long exposure photo apps we rank are free to download, including Long Exposure Camera: Night XP and Easy Long Exposure Camera.
Long Exposure Camera: Night XP has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ long exposure photo apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
LightCam is used to capture professional long exposure photography, including light trails, silky water effects, and enhanced night camera shots. It provides manual controls for shutter speed, ISO, and focus.
LightCam is designed for iPhone. It offers advanced stabilization for sharp handheld shots and a live preview feature to see your long exposure build up in real-time.