Comparison

Lens Buddy vs SnapPal

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

Head to head
About

Lens Buddy

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
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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

SnapPal

Capture hands-free photos with a smart timer and burst mode. AI helps you quickly find the best shots from a series, ensuring high quality and natural-looking results without manual retakes.

Highlights
  • Smart timer for hands-free setup
  • Burst capture for multiple shots
  • AI Picks to find best photos
  • Full-quality original images
  • Easy export in HEIC/JPG
  • Simple and fast user experience
Features
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SnapPal: Smart Photo Timer makes it easy to get great photos when you're on your own. Set your phone down, start the timer, and let SnapPal capture a burst of shots automatically. Then use AI Picks to find the best ones fast. No more awkward retakes. No more running back to your phone. No more taking 20 photos just to keep one. SnapPal is made for selfies, solo travel shots, outfit photos, couple pictures, and group photos. If you want hands-free photos that look natural and still keep full quality, SnapPal makes it easy. Features • Smart Timer – Get into position without rushing • Burst Capture – Take multiple shots in one go • AI Picks – Find your best photos faster • Full-Quality Originals – Keep sharp, high-quality images • Easy Export – Save in supported formats like HEIC and JPG • Simple Experience – Clean, fast, and easy to use Great For • Selfies • Solo travel photos • Outfit shots • Couple photos • Group pictures • Candid moments Why SnapPal Most timer apps stop at taking the photo. SnapPal goes further. It helps you capture more options, keep the original quality, and quickly choose the shots worth saving. Less effort, better results. Premium Subscription SnapPal Premium unlocks all advanced features with no limits. Subscription options may include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. Cancellation applies to future billing periods and does not affect the current active subscription. Privacy Policy: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/#terms Questions or feedback? Contact us at: liwuyou432@gmail.com

Screenshots

Lens Buddy4 screens
SnapPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lens Buddy at 35K against SnapPal's 2. Lens Buddy also leads on chart position (#136 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and SnapPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lens Buddy against 5.0 for SnapPal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 35K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, SnapPal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lens Buddy versus SnapPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLens BuddySnapPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC伟 肖

Customer experience

Lens Buddy

All ratings34,495 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,026 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.0%

SnapPal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SnapPal

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
3 purchases

SnapPal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$1.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Lens Buddy free?
Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapPal free?
SnapPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or SnapPal?
SnapPal is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while SnapPal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lens Buddy or SnapPal have ads?
Neither Lens Buddy nor SnapPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or SnapPal?
Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and SnapPal every 8 days. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and SnapPal on October 24, 2026.

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