Comparison

AutoShot Camera vs Lens Squid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AutoShot Camera

Capture photos hands-free using voice commands or NFC tags. Set custom timers, shot counts, and display options like grid lines for perfect shots even when your hands are occupied.

Highlights
  • Hands-free photo capture
  • Siri activation
  • NFC tag support
  • Customizable shot count
  • Adjustable timer
  • On-screen grid lines
Features
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It automatically takes a photo and returns to the home screen. By activating this app with Siri or NFC tags, you can take a photo without touching the screen, which is very convenient when your hands are busy or gloves prevent you from touching it. You can set a timer to take a picture, play a sound, and display a grid line on the screen. On supported devices, you can launch the app and take a photo using the Camera Control button.

About

Lens Squid

Capture photos and videos hands-free with customizable timers and intelligent AI smile and blink detection. Easily share your memories and even crop them with various shapes and borders.

Highlights
  • Hands-free photography
  • AI smile and blink detection
  • Video recording during timer shoots
  • Easy social media sharing
  • Screen mirroring compatibility
  • Photo cropping with custom borders
Features
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Capture the perfect moment effortlessly with unlimited camera timers and AI smile detection photo capture. Lens Squid is the innovative camera app designed for a seamless, hands-free photography experience. Say goodbye to shaky selfies and group photos with missing friends. Lens Squid combines intelligent technology and intuitive design to make your photo sessions more enjoyable than ever. Key features: • Hands-free photography: Choose between a customizable timer or our advanced smile and blink detection features. • Video: Capture both video and photos during timer photo shoots. • Smile detection: Never miss a heartwarming moment again. Lens Squid automatically captures photos when someone in the frame is smiling. • Blink detection: Lens Squid identifies when someone closes and opens their eyes to snap a photo. • Easy sharing: Instantly share your captured memories with friends and family through your favorite social media platforms. • Mirroring: Compatible with Screen Mirroring, so you can share your device screen to your Mac or Apple enabled TV to ensure you're positioned within the camera frame during a photoshoot. • Crop photos using different shapes and border colors. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Lens Squid is a product of Breelig Ventures LLC. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. You can contact us in the app or on our website at https://lenssquid.com.

Screenshots

AutoShot Camera2 screens
Lens Squid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutoShot Camera at none against Lens Squid's 2. AutoShot Camera also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Lens Squid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lens Squid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AutoShot Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AutoShot Camera against 5.0 for Lens Squid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoShot Camera ships an update every 16 months, Lens Squid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
AutoShot Camera versus Lens Squid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoShot CameraLens Squid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuBreelig Ventures LLC

Customer experience

AutoShot Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lens Squid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AutoShot Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lens Squid

Subscriptions2
  • Month$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is AutoShot Camera free?
AutoShot Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lens Squid free?
Lens Squid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoShot Camera or Lens Squid?
AutoShot Camera and Lens Squid are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AutoShot Camera or Lens Squid have ads?
AutoShot Camera shows ads; Lens Squid does not.
Which is updated more often, AutoShot Camera or Lens Squid?
AutoShot Camera ships an update every 16 months, and Lens Squid every 2 weeks. Most recently, AutoShot Camera was updated on September 8, 2026 and Lens Squid on June 10, 2026.

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