# KRUU vs Lense

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KRUU at none against Lense's 15. KRUU also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Lense's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lense sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. KRUU asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for KRUU against 4.9 for Lense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of KRUU's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lense's.

KRUU ships an update every 3 weeks, Lense weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KRUU | Lense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kruu/id1536928611/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lense-disposable-event-camera/id6444442256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRUU GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787349796) | [Rewaive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654712942) |

## What reviewers say

### KRUU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kruu/id1536928611)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and relive your special moments with this app. Discover, download, and interact with photos from your event, including those from a dedicated photo booth. Keep your memories organized and accessible for months.

**Highlights:** Discover and download event photos, Like and comment on photos, Automatic KRUU Photo Booth transfer, Online photo storage, Manage event participants, Create and join events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Party game changer
- 👍 Easy setup and return
- 💾 Convenient photo access
- 🎨 Customizable photo layouts
- 📸 Great photo quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Complicated app required
- 🔒 Forced user registration
- 📥 Difficult photo download process
- 🐌 Slow performance issues
- 🔍 Limited photo viewing options

**Reported bugs**

- Printer malfunctions and errors
- Connectivity issues with WiFi networks
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to download all photos at once
- Web-based photo viewing option
- Improved app usability and navigation
- Better integration with existing accounts


### Lense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lense-disposable-event-camera/id6444442256)

Capture and share memories from events like weddings and parties with a digital disposable camera. Guests can easily contribute photos and videos via a QR code, with a unique delayed reveal feature to build anticipation.

**Highlights:** Guest photo and video capture, QR code sharing for access, Delayed photo reveal, Vintage disposable camera effect, Online event memory storage, Guest upload feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max 25 guests | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Uploads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited pictures per guest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max 50 guests | $14.99 | one-time |
| Max 25 guests unlimited | $14.99 | one-time |
| Max 50 guests unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |
| Max 100 guests | $34.99 | one-time |
| Max 150 guests | $44.99 | one-time |
| Max 100 guests unlimited | $44.99 | one-time |
| Max 150 guests unlimited | $54.99 | one-time |
| Max 200 guests | $59.99 | one-time |
| Max 250 guests | $69.99 | one-time |
| Max 200 guests unlimited | $69.99 | one-time |
| max 250 guests unlimited | $79.99 | one-time |
| Max 500 guests unlimited | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Captures lots of photos
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Fun for guests
- 👍 Readily available photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues (blurry photos)
- 🔒 Requires sign-up/download for guests
- 💰 Payment issues (only via phone bill)

**Reported bugs**

- QR codes not working
- App crashes when opening camera

**Requested features**

- Increase photo upload limit
- Extend video duration
- Allow guests to download full album


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KRUU free?

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

### Is Lense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KRUU or Lense?

Lense is rated higher. KRUU averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Lense averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do KRUU or Lense have ads?

Neither KRUU nor Lense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KRUU or Lense?

KRUU ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lense weekly. Most recently, KRUU was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lense 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.*