# PinksCam vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Lens Buddy at 4.9 against PinksCam's 4.7. Lens Buddy also leads on chart position (#146 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). PinksCam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinksCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lens Buddy sells 10 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 35K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of PinksCam's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

PinksCam ships an update every 4 weeks, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinksCam | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkscam-kawaii-self-camera/id1273580577/reviews) | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [思远 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438711695) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### PinksCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkscam-kawaii-self-camera/id1273580577)

Capture adorable selfies with a variety of pink-themed filters and textures designed for a soft, fairy-like aesthetic. Enhance your photos with professional editing tools and flexible cropping options to perfectly suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Pink-based filters, 20+ Girls Filters + Pink Texture, Professional-grade adjustments, Multi-scale free cropping, Suitable for selfies, cos, objects, couples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinksCam Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute filters
- 🎨 Aesthetic photo editing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Satisfying results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many filters locked behind paywall
- 🌐 Language barrier (non-English interface)
- 🔍 Limited free filter options

**Reported bugs**

- Slow performance
- Crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More free filters
- Multilingual support
- Advanced editing tools


### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #171 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture hands-free photos and videos with a customizable timer. This app allows you to set intervals between shots, organize your pictures in a built-in gallery, and offers advanced features like RAW capture and tracking focus for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer, Photo Booth mode, 48MP capture, RAW photo support, Tracking focus, Built-in gallery, Burst mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | 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 PinksCam free?

PinksCam 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, PinksCam or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. PinksCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 35K ratings.

### Do PinksCam or Lens Buddy have ads?

Neither PinksCam nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

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

PinksCam ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, PinksCam was updated on November 11, 2026 and Lens Buddy on November 12, 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.*