# PhotoBot vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is price: Lens Buddy at Free against PhotoBot's $12.99. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PhotoBot's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Lens Buddy is free to download; PhotoBot costs $12.99 up front. PhotoBot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of PhotoBot's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

PhotoBot ships an update every 2 months, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoBot | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobot-endless-timer-cam/id1132634656/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thilina Solomons](https://appshunter.io/developer/906707553) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobot-endless-timer-cam/id1132634656)

Capture a multitude of photos automatically without needing to press a button. This app is ideal for solo content creators, offering an endless timer and an intuitive photo organizer. Mount your device and pose freely while it snaps every second, streamlining your content creation process.

**Highlights:** Endless automatic photo capture, Configurable time delay between shots, Multi-perspective camera switching, Expiring photos to save storage, Fast photo browsing and deletion, Lock focus and exposure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and convenient
- 📸 Good for selfies
- ⏱️ Useful for timed photos
- 🎯 Works as advertised
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Photos not saving
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 No way to save photos
- 🐛 Overexposure issues

**Reported bugs**

- App starts taking photos immediately upon opening
- Cannot access settings
- Photos taken do not show up in the app
- App crashes every single time when trying to save
- App simply turns off when trying to save pictures

**Requested features**

- Update lock focus and exposure
- Allow front camera as default
- Designate album for saving
- Zoom feature
- Faster interval setting method


### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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 PhotoBot free?

PhotoBot costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoBot or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. PhotoBot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do PhotoBot or Lens Buddy have ads?

Neither PhotoBot nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoBot or Lens Buddy?

PhotoBot ships an update every 2 months, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, PhotoBot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lens Buddy on October 28, 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.*