# Delayed Camera vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Lens Buddy at 4.9 against Delayed Camera's 4.0. Lens Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 4). Delayed Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Delayed Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Delayed Camera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

Delayed Camera ships an update every 3 months, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delayed Camera | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delayed-camera/id1114370543/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKESHI FUJIKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/490334852) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Delayed Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delayed-camera/id1114370543)

Capture photos with a delay, perfect for checking your form during sports or styling your hair. This application provides a camera preview after a set interval, allowing for hands-free shots.

**Highlights:** Delayed camera preview, Hands-free photo capture, Useful for sports form, Ideal for hair styling checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app allows you to take hands-free photos and videos using a customizable timer. It's ideal for solo photoshoots, group pictures, and content creation, offering features like a photo booth mode and high-quality capture.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer, Photo Booth mode, High-quality photo capture, Video recording, Built-in gallery for rating and organizing, RAW photo support, Burst mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
- 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
- 👍 Convenient for solo photography
- 👍 Organized photo management within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
- 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving in order
- Inconsistent photo count between app and export

**Requested features**

- Ability to invert camera view
- Option to only save liked/approved photos
- Zip/batch photo export
- Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delayed Camera free?

Delayed Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Delayed Camera or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Delayed Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do Delayed Camera or Lens Buddy have ads?

Neither Delayed Camera nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Delayed Camera or Lens Buddy?

Delayed Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Delayed Camera was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lens Buddy on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*