# Fast Camera vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is price: Lens Buddy at Free against Fast Camera's $4.99. Lens Buddy also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 697) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Fast Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lens Buddy is free to download; Fast Camera costs $4.99 up front. Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Fast Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 697, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Fast Camera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Camera | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (697 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-camera/id402777723/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 697 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 34 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i4software](https://appshunter.io/developer/376546133) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-camera/id402777723)

Capture lightning-fast burst photos and create stunning timelapse videos. Save only your best shots, with advanced controls for focus, exposure, and HDR. Perfect for active subjects and group photos.

**Highlights:** Up to 30 photos per second, 48MP Photo Capture, HDR Photos, Timelapse Video creation, Timer Repeat for batch shooting, Manual Focus and Exposure, Social Sharing & Export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast camera
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Great for capturing action shots
- 👍 Useful for selfies and group photos
- 👍 Reliable and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting photos
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 High memory/battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing or getting corrupted
- App crashing when trying to review/delete photos
- Inability to select desired photo resolution
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between front and rear cameras

**Requested features**

- Zoom functionality
- Ability to save photos directly to cloud storage
- Slow motion video recording
- Improved photo editing tools
- Option to disable automatic photo capture on app launch


### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app allows you to take hands-free photos and videos using a customizable timer. It's ideal for solo photoshoots, group pictures, and content creation, offering features like a photo booth mode and high-quality capture.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer, Photo Booth mode, High-quality photo capture, Video recording, Built-in gallery for rating and organizing, RAW photo support, Burst mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
- 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
- 👍 Convenient for solo photography
- 👍 Organized photo management within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
- 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving in order
- Inconsistent photo count between app and export

**Requested features**

- Ability to invert camera view
- Option to only save liked/approved photos
- Zip/batch photo export
- Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Camera free?

Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Fast Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 697 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do Fast Camera or Lens Buddy have ads?

Neither Fast Camera nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Lens Buddy?

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 24, 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.*