# Light | Long Exposure

> Light trail

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1369253556](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1369253556)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1369253556`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alexander Sukhanov
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (290 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-31
- **First published:** 2018-04-29
- **Size:** 9.77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/light-long-exposure/id1369253556)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://longexposure.ru/PrivacyPolicy.pdf](https://longexposure.ru/PrivacyPolicy.pdf)

## Description

Light is an app for creating long-exposure photos with motion and glow. Capture light trails from cars, trains, fires, or other light sources, freeze the motion of clouds or flowing water, and even draw in the air with light.

With limitless exposure, you can extend capture time beyond fixed intervals to craft expressive, motion-rich shots. Download Light | Long Exposure to unleash your creative photography.

## Rankings

- #91,499 — Overall
- #97 — light

## Review summary

Users praise Light | Long Exposure for effective light-trail results and a slick interface, with classroom value. However, issues are common: it isn’t a true long exposure (it stacks images), onboarding is weak, iPad support is lacking, front-camera is unavailable, and saving/exporting can fail. The app fills a niche other apps don’t, but onboarding and cross-device support remain key drawbacks.

### Pros

- Great for light trails and star trails; provides a long-exposure-like effect without external gear.
- Slick, clean interface with easy-to-use controls.
- Useful in photography classes / educational use.
- Back camera works well for capturing these effects.

### Cons

- Not a true long exposure; relies on stacking images, which can be misleading compared to real sensor-based long exposure.
- Lacks built-in guidance or tutorials; no clear walkthroughs or labeled controls, and few modes.
- iPad compatibility promised years ago but not delivered; not optimized for iPad or tablet use.
- Front-facing camera support is missing; users want this feature in updates.
- Saving/exporting results can fail (can't save to the app / share outputs) and some core interactions (like snapping) can be unusable at times.

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