Comparison

Lens vs Lens

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

Head to head
About

Lens

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
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Safire Lens is the video surveillance app you need. Do you want to check what is going on at home or in your company? Use your iPhone with Lens to access your security cameras and see full HD video in real time. Did you miss something? Do you want to go back and check a specific moment? You only have to select the desired date in the calendar and navigate through the timeline to see the recordings. What does Safire Lens offer? The possibility to add your CCTV devices and access your cameras from anywhere. You only need your iPhone or iPad and an internet connection. Forget about complicated menus and hard configuration processes. Easy to use and intuitive. Safire Lens has been designed to give the best experience for beginners as well as more advanced users. You will be able to access your cameras with no need of advanced technical knowledge. You only have to add your devices using an IP address, a domain or a QR code. Compatible with the main video surveillance brands, Safire Lens is the only application that allows you to access them all. Download the app for free and start watching your cameras right now."

About

Lens

Easily search for images using multiple reverse image search engines and keywords. Find visual content across the web, manage your search history, and save favorite images. Offers a free tier with daily limits and a premium upgrade for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Multiple reverse image search engines
  • Keyword search functionality
  • Direct image links
  • Search history management
  • Save favorite images
  • Unlimited searches (premium)
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This innovative application is designed to enhance your image search experience. With its powerful features, users can easily search for images using multiple reverse image search engines, including popular tools for identifying photos across the web. The app also supports keyword searches and provides direct links to images, making it a versatile solution for finding visual content. Users can manage their search history and save favorite images for quick access. The free version includes a limit of three searches per day. By upgrading to the premium version, users unlock unlimited searches and gain access to additional tools, including more advanced reverse image search engines, offering even more ways to explore and discover content. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases 1 week - Weekly - $4.99 1 month - Monthly - $12.99 1 year - Yearly - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx8Kyno6YgEzC_Ts9lUaHEcEB2VRJQLueISkWbI0C_E/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Please note that our product is independently developed and is not directly related to the Google brand. We are a third-party developer creating our own software.

Screenshots

Lens4 screens
Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lens at 4.0 against Lens's 3.0. Lens also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 2) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). Lens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens has 141 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 9% of Lens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, Lens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lens versus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews8.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB52 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SLSamantha Diaz

Customer experience

Lens

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lens

All ratings138 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lens

One-time10
  • Proteção24HFree
  • ServielFree
  • Rafa CámarasFree
Show 7 more
  • SelectVigiFree
  • SM SistemiFree
  • NIX GRUP DE SEGURETATFree
  • TBO WORKING SEGURIDADFree
  • SecurcastFree
  • M.T.S. Multi Tech SystemFree
  • Sistemi and TecnologieFree
8 purchases

Lens

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lens or Lens?
Lens is rated higher. Lens averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lens averages 4.0 from 141 ratings.
Do Lens or Lens have ads?
Lens shows ads; Lens does not.
Which is updated more often, Lens or Lens?
Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lens fortnightly. Most recently, Lens was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lens on October 28, 2026.

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