# Unique Photo vs BudWatcher

The clearest difference is rating: BudWatcher at 4.5 against Unique Photo's 3.1. BudWatcher also leads on ratings volume (240 vs 23) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). Unique Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BudWatcher sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Unique Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

BudWatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BudWatcher has 240 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 21% positive.

Unique Photo ships an update every 4 days, BudWatcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unique Photo | BudWatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-photo/id1524822403/reviews) | **[4.5 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budwatcher/id1564333761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **240** |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 65 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unique Photo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524822405) | [Joomify, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182936427) |

## What reviewers say

### Unique Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-photo/id1524822403)

This app combines a camera store with advanced photography tools. Shop for gear, plan shots with AR trackers, use a pro light meter, and access numerous calculators. It also features a community challenge and event listings.

**Highlights:** Shop cameras, lenses, and accessories, AR Sun & Moon Tracker, Pro Light Meter, Planet Tracker, 13 Photographer Tools, Creators Challenge community, Event and class listings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BudWatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budwatcher/id1564333761)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover real-time inventory of legal cannabis products at nearby dispensaries. Search and compare prices for various strains, edibles, and more without needing to log in. Stay informed about what's in stock and find your preferred items quickly.

**Highlights:** Real-time dispensary inventory monitoring, Search and sort cannabis products, Compare product prices, View in-stock items, Anonymous usage, No login required

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BudWatcher Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BudWatcher Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Budwatcher Early Adopter | $4.99 | per month |
| BudWatcher Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| BudWatcher Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unique Photo free?

Unique Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BudWatcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unique Photo or BudWatcher?

BudWatcher is rated higher. Unique Photo averages 3.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BudWatcher averages 4.5 from 240 ratings.

### Do Unique Photo or BudWatcher have ads?

Neither Unique Photo nor BudWatcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unique Photo or BudWatcher?

Unique Photo ships an update every 4 days, and BudWatcher fortnightly. Most recently, Unique Photo was updated on October 29, 2026 and BudWatcher on October 30, 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.*