The Burst App vs Burst select camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Burst App
Transform your iPhone's photo bursts into dynamic looping videos or animated GIFs. Easily convert captured sequences into shareable motion graphics. Perfect for adding a dynamic touch to your mobile photography.
- Convert photo bursts to video
- Convert photo bursts to GIFs
- Real-time playback
- Supports iPhone burst capture methods
- Easy sharing options
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Burst lets you turn your photo bursts into looping videos and animated GIFs! You can capture a burst in the Camera app by quickly dragging the shutter button to the left on the iPhone 11 and newer, or by pressing and holding the shutter button on all other iPhones. Once you've captured a burst, launch the Burst app to see your creation play back in real time, then tap "Video" or "GIF" to make a video or GIF! If you need help, feel free to DM @theburstapp on Instagram. If you're going to share your creations consider tagging them with #burstapp :)
Burst select camera
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That’s where "BurstSelect" comes in. It uses burst mode to take multiple photos and automatically selects the best shot to save to your photo app. Features of BurstSelect: 1. Automatic Selection Feature After taking photos, each one is scored, and the highest-scoring photo is saved to your photo app. Photos with open eyes are prioritized over those with closed eyes. 2. Customizable Settings Adjust burst count, timer duration, and shutter sound to suit various scenes and shooting styles. 3. Completely Free with No In-App Purchases "BurstSelect" is completely free with no in-app purchases. However, ads are displayed. The app is free to use thanks to ad revenue, allowing anyone to use it with ease. 4. Timer Shooting Support The app also supports timer shooting, making it convenient for group photos and selfies. With "BurstSelect," you can easily capture high-quality photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Burst App at none against Burst select camera's shown. The Burst App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Burst select camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Burst App ships an update every 3 weeks, Burst select camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Burst App | Burst select camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (129 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tijo, inc. | Limen Inc. |
In-app purchases
The Burst App
No in-app purchases
Burst select camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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