# Vibe Camera vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lens Buddy at 34K against Vibe Camera's 14. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). Vibe Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vibe Camera sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Vibe Camera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

Vibe Camera ships an update monthly, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vibe Camera | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-camera/id1256204803/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 116 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morsel Interactive d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986345395) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Vibe Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-camera/id1256204803)

Capture the essence of your day with dynamic photo bursts and video. This app stitches them into shareable, high-quality flashbacks, perfect for reliving memories. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface with music and AI-powered cropping.

**Highlights:** Photo bursts and video stitching, Intuitive gesture-based interface, Quick social media sharing, Premium built-in soundtracks, Recurring timers for automatic bursts, AI-powered content-aware cropping, Dark and Light theme options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove End Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless | $0.99 | one-time |
| Morocco and Spain | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Week in Japan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Porter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Redwoods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Roadtrip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Subsurf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get All Premiums | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Songs | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 Vibe Camera free?

Vibe Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

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

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Vibe Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

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

Neither Vibe Camera nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

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

Vibe Camera ships an update monthly, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vibe Camera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lens Buddy on October 17, 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.*