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Spectre

Spectre lets you capture long exposures on your iPhone, but it requires steady hands and a dark UI for night shots.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

Screenshot of Spectre

At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the vendor's site, September 2026.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Web, iOS
Best for Nighttime photography enthusiasts
Not for Daytime photography enthusiasts

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

AI-powered shutter for amazing photos. Best suited to those who want unique nighttime cityscapes or light painting. Not ideal if you prefer quick captures during the day.

✓What it does well

Night modeAutomatically switches to night mode, drawing stunning light trails.
Crowd removalEasily erase crowds from busy locations for special memories.
Live exposure playbackSaves the entire exposure process as a Live Photo, allowing you to relive the moment.

✕Where it falls short

Daytime use limitationsPerformance drops during daylight hours due to technical constraints.
Stability issuesRequires a steady hand for clear exposures, making it less forgiving than other cameras.
Dark UI for night use onlyDesigned primarily for nighttime photography with a dark interface that can be hard to see in daylight.

Key features

Auto-stabilizationUses computer vision to stabilize your iPhone during long exposures.
Scene detectionAI-powered scene detection adjusts settings for the best possible image quality.
HEIC Capture and PipelineSupports HEIC format, providing higher compression with better color depth.
dci-p3 wide color gamutSupports a wider range of colors for more vivid images.

Questions about Spectre

What does Spectre do?

Spectre is an AI-powered shutter for capturing long exposures on an iPhone. It switches automatically to a night mode that draws light trails, can erase crowds from busy locations, and saves the whole exposure as a Live Photo. AI scene detection adjusts settings for the best image quality.

Is Spectre free?

Yes. Spectre has a free tier at $0, and Toolio found no paid plan on the vendor's site in September 2026. It runs on the web and iOS and is built for long-exposure shots, especially nighttime cityscapes and light painting.

Is Spectre good for daytime photos?

Not really. The reviewer says Spectre's performance drops during daylight hours due to technical constraints, and its dark interface can be hard to see in daylight. Toolio lists it as best for nighttime photography enthusiasts and not for daytime photography enthusiasts.

Do you need a steady hand to use Spectre?

Yes, to a degree. The reviewer says Spectre requires a steady hand for clear exposures, making it less forgiving than other cameras. It does use computer vision to stabilize the iPhone during long exposures, and it supports HEIC capture and the DCI-P3 wide color gamut.

What are some alternatives to Spectre?

Toolio lists Dezgo, Docky AI, Radiant Imaging Labs and Gaim AI as alternatives to Spectre. Spectre itself holds a Toolio score of 3.9 out of 5, given by Alex on 3 Oct 2026 after real use.

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