Comparison

Lens Buddy vs MeWe Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lens Buddy

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
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Your ultimate handsfree camera experience is here! You take your own photos. Lens Buddy is a simple yet powerful timer camera app that will take pictures of you and your loved ones without the need to press buttons or even hold the device. Just set your desired time interval between the shots and let the camera roll! Leave your Bluetooth clicker home and do your own photoshoot! Take your social media presence to the next level! Once you finished taking your photos you can easily rate your pictures within the app that will help you to keep or export the best ones. Stop taking screenshots from videos - Lens Buddy offers higher quality photos and and easier way to take them! Want to take a group photo without having someone left out? Is there no one around to take a picture of you? Are you a content creator or a solo traveler? In need of building your Instagram feed? Do you need the best self timer app available? Simply put down your device on a safe place and let Lens Buddy make your perfect shot! FEATURES * [NEW] Photo Booth mode * 48MP capture * Video * Save photos to the app to keep your camera roll clean and use the built-in gallery to view, rate and organize your photos * Camera roll integration: save, sort into albums, view and manage your photos in the camera roll just like with the system camera app (optional, requires paid subscription) * RAW photo support (requires iOS 14.3, and available on Pro devices starting from iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max) * High quality photos * Live photos * Portrait mode * A clean, yet familiar and easy to use interface * Fully customizable timer * Sounds: Numerous sound effects and announcements help your photoshoot * Burst mode for super fast photography * Zoom, focus, exposure control * Aspect ratio: You can now snap your photos in either square or wide dimensions * Tracking focus: even if you move around the focus will follow you * Toggle between auto/on/off flash modes * Framing tools: Grid, level * Dark mode support Comments from you: "I love this app! I use is all the time for work and personal." "Just what I needed!" "Super easy and amazing!" "It’s literally perfect when you’re home alone and still want a cute outfit pic!" "This app is really helpful! Especially for those who are content creators like myself and take our own photos for work." Do you like Lens Buddy? Please don't forget to rate it in the App Store! It helps a lot. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MeWe Camera

Capture moments using both front and rear cameras simultaneously to create unique photos, videos, and GIFs. Customize the selfie window's size and position for your perfect shot. Share your creations instantly to social media.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera capture
  • Adjustable selfie window size and position
  • Create photos, videos, and GIFs
  • Direct sharing to social platforms
  • No signups or accounts required
Features
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MeWe Dual Camera is the ultimate double-take for your social feed—no signups or accounts needed. Snap pics, record videos, or create GIFs using both front and rear cameras at the same time. Show off your face AND what you’re seeing, all in one shot! FEATURES • Double the Fun: Use both front and back cameras together—perfect for reaction shots and behind-the-scenes moments. • Your Way, Your Vibe: Resize and move the selfie window anywhere on the screen to nail your aesthetic. • Instant Sharing: Post directly to your favorite platforms with zero hassle. COMING SOON • Reaction Mode: Record your real-time responses to any file. • Better Splits: New ways to divide the “Me” and “We” views. • Personal Watermarks: Claim your unique style on everything you share. Ready to level up your content? Download MeWe Dual Camera now and start capturing both sides of your story!

Screenshots

Lens Buddy4 screens
MeWe Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeWe Camera at none against Lens Buddy's 14. Lens Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 15) and review sentiment (94% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 34K ratings behind it against 15, 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 71% of MeWe Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, MeWe Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Lens Buddy versus MeWe Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLens BuddyMeWe Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34K ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLCSgrouples, Inc.

Customer experience

Lens Buddy

All ratings34,046 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.8%

MeWe Camera

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Lens Buddy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Photos not saving in order
  • Inconsistent photo count between app and export

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to invert camera view
  • Option to only save liked/approved photos
  • Zip/batch photo export
  • Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder

MeWe Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Lens Buddy

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly PRO2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly PRO$9.991 Month
  • Special$14.991 Year
  • Special$19.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

MeWe Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lens Buddy free?
Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeWe Camera free?
MeWe Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or MeWe Camera?
Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MeWe Camera averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Lens Buddy or MeWe Camera have ads?
Neither Lens Buddy nor MeWe Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or MeWe Camera?
Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeWe Camera weekly. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on September 25, 2026 and MeWe Camera on September 2, 2026.

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