# Lens Buddy vs Photo Timer Camera

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lens Buddy at 35K against Photo Timer Camera's 407. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 35K ratings behind it against 407, 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 78% of Photo Timer Camera's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Photo Timer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) | [Playorium LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520367352) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · 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


### Photo Timer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715)

Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Automated burst photo sessions, Adjustable smart delay timer, Customizable interval control, Built-in gallery for selection, Portrait mode with background blur, High-resolution 48MP capture, Hands-free video recording

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent timer settings for selfies
- 🚀 Fast photoshoot feature for quick snaps
- 💡 Supports raw photos
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Makes selfies fun and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible photo quality upon saving
- 😞 Cannot use saved content due to quality loss

**Reported bugs**

- Photo quality degrades when saved to album

**Requested features**

- Improve photo saving quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Photo Timer Camera free?

Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Photo Timer Camera?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Photo Timer Camera have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor Photo Timer Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Photo Timer Camera?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on November 3, 2026.

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