Comparison

Fast Camera vs Mango Exposure

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

Head to head
About

Fast Camera

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
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Lightning fast burst photos. Save only the best! Timelapse Video, Timer & Amazing Fast Filters. • Shoots up to 30 photos a second at 12MP • 48MP Photo Capture on supported devices • HDR Photos for improved dynamic range • Timer Repeat for hands-free batch shooting • Save only the best shots to your camera roll • Export Timelapse Videos & Slideshows • Lock focus and exposure just like the pros • Manual Focus and Exposure • Social Sharing & Export Options • Locked Screen Widget for Instant Access • Siri Shortcuts for Quick Camera Launch • Three Grid Density Options (Small, Medium, Large) • Context Menus for Quick Photo Actions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• THE CRITICS LOVE FAST CAMERA •• "If you want to take the perfect pic, set up group photos on a timer, or make stop-motion videos, this app keeps the interface simple, but offers the tools to make it happen." - CNET "Fast Camera is a must-have app for parents of active children, who won't sit still for a photo." - Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW "Fast Camera is a great utility camera to have. It's really fast, stable, and doesn't clutter up your camera roll." - Marty Yawnick, iPhoneography "…if you're looking for a better way to capture fast-moving targets, I recommend giving Fast Camera a try." - Jennifer Beese, Todays iPhone "Fast Camera is one of the more interesting apps I've come across lately." Leanna Lofte, iMore "Starbucks Pick of the Week, August 6th" - Daily App Show ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SHOOT 'EM IN LIGHTNING SPEED With up to 1,500 pics a minute it's the fastest camera on the App Store. Period. SNAP, PICK AND ROLL Take tons of shots quickly...but save only the best pics to your camera roll. TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE Set the camera to take continuous photos (default), a burst of photos, or manual shots. CREATE STOP MOTION STORIES Get creative and turn your pics into a stop motion video. SNAP AMAZING GROUP SHOTS Turn on the timer, jump in the pic and choose from multiple shots. GET POWERFUL CONTROLS Manually control locking of focus, exposure, and white balance. NEVER MISS A MOMENT The camera starts shooting as soon as the app opens so you won't miss a thing. TAKE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES There's no limit to the number of photos you can capture. CHANGE ORIENTATION ON THE FLY Switch between landscape and portrait while shooting. TRAVEL THRU TIME Turn Date/Time on in settings to overlay the precise shutter capture time on exported photos and videos. CAPTURE IN STUNNING DETAIL Shoot at full 48MP resolution on supported devices. Enable HDR for improved dynamic range with multi-camera fusion, stabilization, and red-eye reduction. HANDS-FREE BATCH SHOOTING Timer Repeat automatically restarts the countdown after each Manual 5, 10, or 25 batch completes. Keep shooting until you tap stop — ideal for time-lapse photography. MODERNIZED PHOTO LIBRARY Browse your sessions in a beautiful card-based grid. Long-press any photo for quick Preview, Share, or Delete actions. Choose between three grid density options to see more or fewer thumbnails at once. SHARE YOUR WAY Export to Instagram, Email, Video, and more using the native iOS share sheet. ALSO INCLUDES - Auto Focus/Exposure lock on double-tap. Manual controls on triple-tap. - Select All, Invert Selection, and bulk actions for managing large sessions. - Session headers showing photo count and selection status. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Email our 24-hour support team at iphone@i4software.com if you have any questions! Visit our website: www.i4fastcamera.com

About

Mango Exposure

Calculate precise long exposure times with ND filter compensation and depth of field parameters. Supports various sensor sizes and measurement units, with a built-in timer for extended shots. Offers light and dark modes for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • ND filter compensation up to 20 stops
  • Multiple filter notation formats
  • Built-in countdown timer
  • Hyperfocal distance calculation
  • Support for various sensor sizes
  • Switchable measurement units (meters/feet)
  • Light and dark appearance modes
Features
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Calculate long exposure times and depth of field with precision. ## Long Exposure ## - Up to 20 stops of ND filter compensation - Multiple filter notation formats (stops, optical density, ND number) - Built-in countdown timer for exposures over 5 seconds ## Depth of Field ## - Hyperfocal distance, near limit, and far limit - Supports APS-C, full frame, Micro Four Thirds, medium format, and large format sensors - Switch between meters or feet & inches ## Designed for iOS ## - Light and dark appearance - iPad multitasking support ## Pricing ## - Free with ads - One-time purchase to remove ads Happy photographing! – Yilei

Screenshots

Fast Camera4 screens
Mango Exposure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mango Exposure at Free against Fast Camera's $4.99. Mango Exposure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Fast Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (697 vs 1). On ads 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

Mango Exposure is free to download; Fast Camera costs $4.99 up front. Mango Exposure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fast Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mango Exposure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Camera has 697 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Mango Exposure every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fast Camera versus Mango Exposure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast CameraMango Exposure
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (697 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings697 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareMango Umbrella LLC

Customer experience

Fast Camera

All ratings697 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.9%

Mango Exposure

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

Bugs and requests

Fast Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Mango Exposure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mango Exposure

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango Exposure free?
Mango Exposure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or Mango Exposure?
Mango Exposure is rated higher. Fast Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 697 ratings, while Mango Exposure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fast Camera or Mango Exposure have ads?
Neither Fast Camera nor Mango Exposure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Mango Exposure?
Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Mango Exposure every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mango Exposure on August 29, 2026.

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