# Lightning Lens vs TapShot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Lens at 75% against TapShot's 0%. Lightning Lens also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and device support (4 vs 2). TapShot's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Lightning Lens is free to download; TapShot costs $5.99 up front. Lightning Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapShot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Lightning Lens's written reviews are positive against 0% of TapShot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lightning Lens ships an update every 5 months, TapShot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Lens | TapShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-lens/id1190426534/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devante McFarlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190426533) | [Emotive Engines, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650481514) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-lens/id1190426534)

This camera app offers advanced manual controls and remote shooting capabilities. Capture photos in various formats, including RAW, with customizable settings for intervals, timers, and default views. Take pictures remotely using a smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Custom interval shooting, Automatic photo capture count, Adjustable photo timer, Configurable default camera settings, Remote photo capture via Apple Watch, RAW, JPG, and HEIF output formats

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### TapShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114)

Capture sports action with intuitive one-finger zoom and instant photo capture. Pause video recording mid-game and add your logo directly to photos. Offers advanced manual controls and depth capture for enhanced photography.

**Highlights:** One-finger zoom and instant tap capture, Pause video recording, Add logo to photos, Manual ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, Depth capture mode, Automated selfie sets (Autoshots)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Lens free?

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

### Is TapShot free?

TapShot costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Lens or TapShot?

TapShot is rated higher. Lightning Lens averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TapShot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lightning Lens or TapShot have ads?

Neither Lightning Lens nor TapShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Lens or TapShot?

Lightning Lens ships an update every 5 months, and TapShot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Lens was updated on November 2, 2026 and TapShot on November 3, 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.*