# Lens Buddy vs Remote Camera Control via Air

The clearest difference is rating: Lens Buddy at 4.9 against Remote Camera Control via Air's 4.0. Lens Buddy also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 22) and review sentiment (94% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Remote Camera Control via Air sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 22, 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 73% of Remote Camera Control via Air's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | Remote Camera Control via Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 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) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #157 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


### Remote Camera Control via Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115)

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Manual camera settings, Camera preview on second device, Multiple photo/video formats, Customizable grid overlays, Save to external drives, Time-lapse and slow-motion video

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Is Remote Camera Control via Air free?

Remote Camera Control via Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Remote Camera Control via Air averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or Remote Camera Control via Air have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor Remote Camera Control via Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Remote Camera Control via Air on September 19, 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.*