# Lens Buddy vs Dazz Cam

Lens Buddy and Dazz Cam both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dazz Cam's. Dazz Cam's advantage is chart position (#30 vs #140) and ratings volume (118K vs 35K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lens Buddy against 4.8 for Dazz Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 118K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dazz Cam's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Dazz Cam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Dazz Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35K | **118K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#30** |
| Size | 32 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) | [DAZZ PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679278534) |

## 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, #156 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


### Dazz Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Photo & Video, #149 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera styles. Apply retro filters and effects with a single tap, no post-editing required. Explore numerous camera types and editing tools for a unique retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Authentic vintage photo and video capture, Inspired by classic 80s film cameras, Supports various retro film formats, Modern digital camera color profiles, Retro video effects, Double exposure effect, Import existing photos for editing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazz Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| Dazz Black Camera | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Flash Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz ND Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Fisheye Lens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Inst SQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Camera NT16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz S Classic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Exp Camera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Easily the best photography app
- 👍 Incredible results
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Awesome features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't save photos to camera roll
- 🐛 Crops photos after applying filters
- 🐛 Doesn't preserve original photo ratio
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 D3D camera not available on older iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- D3D camera not working on some devices
- Photos not saving properly
- Incompatibility with older iPhones

**Requested features**

- Save camera settings as presets
- Add Dazz community feature to share presets
- Option to disable timestamp
- Allow importing photos to apply filters
- Option to save original photo without filters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Dazz Cam free?

Dazz Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Dazz Cam?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Dazz Cam averages 4.8 from 118K ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Dazz Cam have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor Dazz Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Dazz Cam?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dazz Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dazz Cam on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lens Buddy or Dazz Cam?

Lens Buddy currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Dazz Cam at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*