# Lens vs xZoom Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xZoom Cam at 75% against Lens's 0%. xZoom Cam also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (578 vs 2). Lens's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and xZoom Cam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

xZoom Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xZoom Cam has 578 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 75% of xZoom Cam's.

Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, xZoom Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | xZoom Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens/id1303452138/reviews) | **[4.4 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xzoom-cam-pro-camera/id1643676119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **578** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/917902692) | [Slava Plisko](https://appshunter.io/developer/972879777) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens/id1303452138)

Access your security cameras from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. View live HD video, navigate through recordings with a timeline, and easily add CCTV devices from various brands.

**Highlights:** Live HD video streaming, Timeline navigation for recordings, Add CCTV devices remotely, Compatible with major brands, Easy, intuitive interface, QR code device setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proteção24H | Free | one-time |
| Serviel | Free | one-time |
| Rafa Cámaras | Free | one-time |
| SelectVigi | Free | one-time |
| SM Sistemi | Free | one-time |
| NIX GRUP DE SEGURETAT | Free | one-time |
| TBO WORKING SEGURIDAD | Free | one-time |
| Securcast | Free | one-time |
| M.T.S. Multi Tech System | Free | one-time |
| Sistemi and Tecnologie | Free | one-time |


### xZoom Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xzoom-cam-pro-camera/id1643676119)

Enhance your mobile photography and videography with extended digital zoom capabilities. Capture distant subjects with clarity and control advanced camera settings for professional-quality results. Offers a range of formats and stabilization for stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Extended digital zoom for photos and videos, Support for RAW and ProRAW formats, Advanced video stabilization, Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, Dolby Vision support, ProRes and HEVC codec support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (Family) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly (Family) | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual (Family) | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (Family) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent zoom capabilities
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 🤩 Impressive zoom range
- 💫 Vibrant photos
- 🌟 Amazing for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Blurry images at high zoom levels
- 💰 Subscription model
- 📵 Permissions issues after updates
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save recorded videos
- Permissions not working after updates
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Incorrect aspect ratio when zooming

**Requested features**

- Add AI-powered image enhancement
- Improve video recording quality and features
- Expand free features instead of paywall
- Provide more guidance and tutorials
- Add support for RAW image capture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens free?

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

### Is xZoom Cam free?

xZoom Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens or xZoom Cam?

xZoom Cam is rated higher. Lens averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while xZoom Cam averages 4.4 from 578 ratings.

### Do Lens or xZoom Cam have ads?

Neither Lens nor xZoom Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens or xZoom Cam?

Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, and xZoom Cam fortnightly. Most recently, Lens was updated on November 4, 2026 and xZoom Cam on November 7, 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.*