# Lens Buddy vs Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's 0%. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| 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) | [Anton Kotelnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691693515) |

## 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


### Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226)

Capture stunning photos and videos of yourself or your surroundings with customizable timers and a built-in teleprompter. Easily control zoom, focus, and exposure for crystal-clear shots. Perfect for content creators, parents, and travelers.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Integrated teleprompter, Camera roll integration, Adjustable photo/video count, Zoom, focus, and exposure control, Face detection, Camera mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 6 month | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter free?

Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter on June 1, 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.*