# Lens Buddy vs Feed Preview

The clearest difference is ads: Lens Buddy at none against Feed Preview's shown. Lens Buddy also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and ratings volume (34K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Feed Preview sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 76% of Feed Preview's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Feed Preview fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Feed Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-preview-planner-for-ig/id1451873163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#151** |
| Size | 33 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| 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) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### Feed Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-preview-planner-for-ig/id1451873163)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Visually plan your Instagram feed before posting. Add, rearrange, and delete content to see how your profile will look. Includes scheduling and editing tools to perfect your aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Visually plan Instagram feed, Add, delete, rearrange posts, Preview any Instagram feed, Manage multiple accounts, Schedule posts, Use grid templates, Edit photos with filters

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FeedPreview Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FeedPreview Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and organize
- 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Useful for small businesses
- 👍 Allows previewing of posts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing with Instagram
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🐛 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when refreshing feed
- Inability to log back in after disconnecting account
- Blank/missing photos in feed preview

**Requested features**

- Add ability to hide/archive posts
- Improve scheduling and posting features
- Provide desktop app version
- Enhance carousel post handling
- Improve photo quality when posting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Feed Preview free?

Feed Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Feed Preview?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Feed Preview averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Feed Preview have ads?

Feed Preview shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Feed Preview?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Feed Preview fortnightly. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Feed Preview on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lens Buddy or Feed Preview?

Lens Buddy currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Feed Preview at #151. 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.*