# Quick Shot Camera vs SmartShot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartShot at none against Quick Shot Camera's 1. SmartShot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Quick Shot Camera's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Shot Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartShot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Quick Shot Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of SmartShot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Shot Camera | SmartShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-shot-camera/id1629369662/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshot-burst-cam/id6449625747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marvin Claitman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629343047) | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Shot Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-shot-camera/id1629369662)

Instantly capture photos without delay. This app takes two Live Photos in quick succession upon launch, ensuring you never miss a fleeting moment. Features a Lock Screen Widget for one-tap capture on iOS 16+.

**Highlights:** Instant photo capture on launch, Captures two Live Photos simultaneously, Lock Screen Widget for one-tap capture (iOS 16+), One-handed operation, Switchable Live Photo/still photo mode, Zoom and flash controls

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |


### SmartShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshot-burst-cam/id6449625747)

Capture moments with ease using this continuous shooting camera app. Its intuitive interface and customizable timer allow for perfect action shots and delayed starts, while also offering standard photo and video recording.

**Highlights:** Continuous shooting mode, Simple image review UI, Intuitive user interface, Customizable shooting timer, Delayed shooting start, Still photo and video recording

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Shot Camera free?

Quick Shot Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quick Shot Camera or SmartShot?

SmartShot is rated higher. Quick Shot Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SmartShot averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Quick Shot Camera or SmartShot have ads?

Neither Quick Shot Camera nor SmartShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Shot Camera or SmartShot?

Quick Shot Camera ships an update monthly, and SmartShot monthly. Most recently, Quick Shot Camera was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartShot on November 3, 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.*