# Lens Buddy vs Mango Exposure

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lens Buddy at 34K against Mango Exposure's 1. Lens Buddy also leads on chart position (#143 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Mango Exposure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 5.0 for Mango Exposure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Mango Exposure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-exposure-the-calculator/id1487020105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| 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) | [Mango Umbrella LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/508676284) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Mango Exposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-exposure-the-calculator/id1487020105)

Calculate precise long exposure times with ND filter compensation and depth of field parameters. Supports various sensor sizes and measurement units, with a built-in timer for extended shots. Offers light and dark modes for iOS devices.

**Highlights:** ND filter compensation up to 20 stops, Multiple filter notation formats, Built-in countdown timer, Hyperfocal distance calculation, Support for various sensor sizes, Switchable measurement units (meters/feet), Light and dark appearance modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Mango Exposure free?

Mango Exposure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Mango Exposure?

Mango Exposure is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Mango Exposure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Mango Exposure have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor Mango Exposure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Mango Exposure?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mango Exposure every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mango Exposure on August 29, 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.*