# PhotoBot vs backAR Green Screen

PhotoBot and backAR Green Screen both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of PhotoBot's written reviews are positive against 33% of backAR Green Screen's. PhotoBot also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). backAR Green Screen's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PhotoBot costs $12.99 and backAR Green Screen $4.99 up front. PhotoBot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PhotoBot against 4.1 for backAR Green Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 137 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of PhotoBot's written reviews are positive against 33% of backAR Green Screen's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoBot | backAR Green Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobot-endless-timer-cam/id1132634656/reviews)** | [4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thilina Solomons](https://appshunter.io/developer/906707553) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## 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


### backAR Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574)

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

**Highlights:** 360° 3D virtual backgrounds, Real-time virtual lighting, Capture photos and videos, Move and shoot from any angle, Import custom backgrounds, No physical green screen needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Scenes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoBot free?

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

### Is backAR Green Screen free?

backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoBot or backAR Green Screen?

PhotoBot is rated higher. PhotoBot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while backAR Green Screen averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do PhotoBot or backAR Green Screen have ads?

Neither PhotoBot nor backAR Green Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoBot or backAR Green Screen?

PhotoBot ships an update every 2 months, and backAR Green Screen every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoBot was updated on October 20, 2026 and backAR Green Screen on October 24, 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.*