Comparison

Lens Buddy vs QuickBurst

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

QuickBurst

Features
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Catch the shot you'd normally miss. QuickBurst fires off rapid photo bursts and hands-free timed captures, then helps you cull the pile down to the keepers, so every fast-moving moment ends with one great frame. Prop your phone up, walk into the shot, and let QuickBurst do the shooting. Whether you're fitting the whole group in the frame, shooting your own content solo, or traveling with nobody around to hold the camera, you'll come away with the frame you actually wanted. WHY QUICKBURST • Rapid burst capture: shoot a fast sequence and never miss the right expression • Hands-free self-timer: set it, step back, and let the camera fire on its own • Interval mode: schedule shots seconds or minutes apart for tripod and timelapse-style sessions • Smart focus & tracking: double-tap to lock focus on your subject and keep it sharp • Burst, cull, keep the best: review each session and rate your favorites fast • Built-in gallery with star ratings: organize sessions and surface your top picks • Full native quality: HDR, RAW and full resolution, matching the stock camera • Optional location tagging: stamp GPS into your photos when you want it (off by default) • Saves straight to your photo library MADE FOR EVERY SHOT YOU'RE IN Group photos where everyone looks good. Solo shoots when there's nobody to hold the camera. Travel shots you'd otherwise have to ask a stranger for. QuickBurst is built for everything a single tap can't catch. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos stay on your device and in your photo library. Location tagging is fully optional and off until you turn it on. FREE TO TRY QuickBurst is free to use. PRO unlocks larger bursts and RAW capture, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download QuickBurst and stop missing the shot. Terms of Service: https://quickburst.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quickburst.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Lens Buddy4 screens
QuickBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Lens Buddy at #165 against QuickBurst's unranked. Lens Buddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QuickBurst sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, QuickBurst weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Lens Buddy versus QuickBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLens BuddyQuickBurst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLCDIANA CRISTINA STOICA

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

QuickBurst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lens Buddy

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly PRO$4.991 Month
  • Special$14.991 Year
  • Special$19.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

QuickBurst

Subscriptions3
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QuickBurst PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickBurst PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Lens Buddy free?
Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickBurst free?
QuickBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lens Buddy or QuickBurst have ads?
Neither Lens Buddy nor QuickBurst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or QuickBurst?
Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuickBurst weekly. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and QuickBurst on November 5, 2026.

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