If the pro-grade camera of the iPhone 11 Series has become the talk of the town, “Night Mode” has perhaps caught the most spotlight. While almost every Android flagship including Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy had its own version of Night Mode for quite some time, none of them could nail it down like 2019 iPhones. Given the huge praise from both experts and shutterbugs, I can feel the enormous craving with which the users of older iPhones are willing to take some pie out of the stunning night photography. If you too want this feature, look no further than these best Night Mode camera apps for iPhone and iPad.
Before getting into the exploring mode, it would be apt to sort out of a few clouds that might be hanging behind the scene and also put the disclaimer away.
Let’s get it out of the way upfront! No night mode app can match the repertoire of Apple’s offering. However, they can certainly please you with fairly impressive bright and crisp images captured in dark environments. How do these apps achieve such a result?
1. NeuralCam
Without any surprise what-so-ever, NeuralCam has topped our lineup of the top night mode camera apps for iPhone. I can vouch for the fairly impressive performance of this camera app because I have put it to an acid test. So, how does this app deliver such a good result consistently?
2. ProCam 7
When you talk about the best camera apps for the iPhone and iPad, the one that instantly comes to mind is “ProCam 7”. A whopping 4.5 stars out of more than 21.5K ratings just show how well this camera app has been received by users. As for night mode photography, ProCam 7 does a pretty good job. It brightens up the photos while still keeping the natural colors intact (to a good extent).
For capturing beautiful night photos on the iPhone, I have found NightCap up to the task. Thanks to the long exposure, the camera app snaps brighter photos in low light. The long exposure also plays a vital role in providing improved motion blur effects and much-reduced image noise. Powered by AI, the app automatically adjusts focus and exposure to capture clear shots even in dark.
4.Cortex Camera
Cortext Camera has been in the low-light photography game for long. So, I don’t think many of you would be surprised to see it in this lineup. The camera app has a lightweight and intuitive interface that can easily appeal to those who are on the lookout for a simple yet highly functional night mode apps for their older iPhones.
Price: $2.99
This one might be less popular as compared to ProCam and NeuralCam but it packs a solid punch when it comes to shooting pics in dark. With the ISO enhancements, manual setting options for light exposure, and separate residual light, it has got all the needed tools to capture images in low-lit environments.One of my favorite features of this app is the tap to focus and tap to exposure at once. After you have chosen the preferred setting, you can choose to lock it so that it stays intact. Times when you may want to prevent the last-minute shake from destroying your night-time shots, the self-timer could come in super handy.
Best Apps for Taking Night Mode Photos on iPhone…
So, these are by far the best apps for taking night mode photos on older iPhones. Of course, they can’t go head-to-head against Apple’s offering but they are worth having a try due mainly to their reliable performance. As a user, I’m really impressed with them as they have filled the void pretty well. By the way, which is your favorite night mode camera app and why? Also, tell us about your feedback for iPhone 11 Series camera and where does stan against the Android titans Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus.
