Best Long Exposure Photo Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated October 2026

Long Exposure Camera is the household name in long exposure photo, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Long Exposure Photo Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Long Exposure Camera: Night XPLong Exposure Camera: Night XPFree4.5★ (42)NoNoOct 2026
2Easy Long Exposure CameraEasy Long Exposure CameraFree4.3★ (949)YesYesOct 2026
3Long Exposure TimerLong Exposure Timer$1.99—NoNoOct 2026
4ND Filter Long Exposure PhotoND Filter Long Exposure PhotoFree4.7★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
5ReeHeld - Long Exposure CameraReeHeld - Long Exposure CameraFree4.3★ (448)NoYesOct 2026
6Long Exposure: Slow ShutterLong Exposure: Slow ShutterFree—NoNoOct 2026
7Night Mode-Long Exposure VideoNight Mode-Long Exposure Video$4.994.3★ (16)NoYesOct 2026
8Motion Pro - Long ExposureMotion Pro - Long Exposure$1.99—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Long Exposure Photo

Long Exposure Camera: Night XP#1

Long Exposure Camera: Night XP by Two Up

Slow Shutter & Night Camera
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.5(42 ratings)
Free
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Capture stunning light trails, silky water effects, and night camera shots with professional manual controls. This free app offers advanced stabilization and live preview for creating artistic masterpieces.

Easy Long Exposure Camera#2

Easy Long Exposure Camera by Osawa Shunsuke

Light Trails & Motion Blur
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.3😞(949 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Capture the passage of time in a single image with this app. Create stunning light trails, motion blurs, and starry skies. Convert existing videos into long-exposure photos with various blending modes and adjustable settings.

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 October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 42 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 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 October 2026.
We track 243+ long exposure photo apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.