# Lens Buddy vs The Burst App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against The Burst App's 36%. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (35K vs 129). The Burst App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The Burst App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 35K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Burst App's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, The Burst App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | The Burst App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-burst-app/id1355171732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) | [tijo, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332516208) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #202 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 (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


### The Burst App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-burst-app/id1355171732)

Transform your iPhone's photo bursts into dynamic looping videos or animated GIFs. Easily convert captured sequences into shareable motion graphics. Perfect for adding a dynamic touch to your mobile photography.

**Highlights:** Convert photo bursts to video, Convert photo bursts to GIFs, Real-time playback, Supports iPhone burst capture methods, Easy sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is The Burst App free?

The Burst App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or The Burst App?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while The Burst App averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or The Burst App have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor The Burst App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or The Burst App?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Burst App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Burst App on October 26, 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.*