Polaroid vs Lookshot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polaroid
This app enhances your Polaroid experience by connecting to compatible cameras for advanced shooting modes. It also features a high-resolution scanner for digitizing physical prints and allows you to print photos from your phone directly to a Polaroid Lab.
- Connect to Polaroid cameras
- Advanced shooting modes (Portrait, Double Exposure, Manual)
- High-res Polaroid scanner
- Digitize i-Type, 600, SX-70, Spectra film
- Print phone photos to Polaroid Lab
- Create photo grids and collages
- Digital scrapbook for memories
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Unlock the full creative power of Polaroid — the film, the camera and the community. GET INSPIRED Join photography challenges and capture beautiful imperfection to win prizes and expand your knowledge with Polaroid cameras and photography. CONNECT YOUR CAMERA Link your Now+, OneStep+, I-2 or Flip to unlock additional features like: - Portrait Mode - Double Exposure - Self Timer - Aperture Priority - Tripod Mode - Light Painting - Manual Mode HIGH-RES POLAROID SCANNER Use our in-built scanner to scan, store and share high quality digital copies of your Polaroid pictures. Works for i-Type, 600, SX-70, and Spectra film. PRINT POLAROID PICTURES Load photos from your phone into the Polaroid app and place it on top of the Lab and your favorite memories will be printed as beautifully imperfect Polaroid pictures. Or create grids and collages of two, three, four, six or nine frames to share with others. CURATE YOUR GALLERY Once scanned, create your own digital scrapbook of your favorite memories.
Lookshot
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Tired of limited shooting angles and no one to take photos for you? Lookshot is a professional dual-device collaborative photography tool that brings you a brand-new shooting experience. Simply install the app on two phones to realize one-screen real-time preview and remote shutter control. No need to pass your phone around, making complex and special-angle photography effortless! How It Works 1. Install Lookshot on two phones, turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and keep the devices within 10 meters; 2. Use one phone as a camera probe: tap the probe icon to open the preview screen and generate a pairing QR code; 3. Use the other phone as a monitor: scan the QR code to complete device connection; 4. Adjust the shooting angle with the probe phone, preview footage in real time and take photos remotely with one tap. Wide Application Scenarios Perfect for concert shooting, high-angle landscape photography, narrow gap shooting, ceiling pipeline inspection and more creative shooting scenarios. Break the limits of traditional photography and record every wonderful moment with collaborative shooting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Polaroid at #199 against Lookshot's unranked. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Polaroid | Lookshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polaroid | 贝 杨 |
Bugs and requests
Polaroid
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- Printing problems with Polaroid Lab device
- Unreliable Bluetooth connection with cameras
- Scanning feature not working consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Self-timer option in manual mode
- Ability to customize AR photo display
- Quicker access to frequently used settings
- Improved photo library organization
Lookshot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polaroid
No in-app purchases
Lookshot
No in-app purchases









