Fast Camera vs Burst Selfie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Burst Selfie
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Try the AppStore’s fastest full resolution selfie camera and always get the perfect selfie ! Tap, or Hold, the shutter button to start continuously snapping photos at amazing speed—up to 120 photos per second on iPhone 11, and newer, 60 photos per second on iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 8 and X, and 30 photos per second on the other devices. Capture full resolution photos at blistering rates: up to 30 photos per second on iPhone 7 and newer. Take as many bursts as you want, and then: - pick the shots you want to keep and save them in your Photos library, export them to other apps, or share them with friends - select photos in your bursts and create stunning montages, sequences and filmstrips - save your bursts as super HD videos, slow-motion, fast-motion, or normal speed videos Burst Selfie Features · Capture up to 30 full-resolution 12 megapixel photos per second on iPhone 11 and newer · Capture up to 30 full-resolution 7 megapixel photos per second on iPhone 7 and newer · Slow-Motion Shutter Mode: Up to 120 photos/sec on iPhone 11 and newer, 60 photos/sec on iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 8 and X · 960p capture mode on iPhone 5S with 30/sec · Star in your own bursts with the timer and clone yourself in a montage ! · Pinch to zoom in/out in supported modes · Set the focus and exposure separately: tap to focus, and long pressure to set the exposure · Pick photos from your burst and create amazing montage · Select photos from your burst and create sequence and horizontal or vertical filmstrips · Export bursts as Super HD videos (12M, 7M videos), super slow, slow, fast or super fast motion videos · Check your Bursts immediately—no endless saving process · Save, export and share individual photos · Your photos are saved with their GPS metadata; let the app access your location if you want to use this feature Supported capture modes and typical burst rates iPhone 11 and newer: · 12 MP with zoom (29-30/sec) · 4K with zoom (60/sec) · 1080p with zoom (120/sec) · Slow-Motion shutter with zoom (120/sec and 60/sec) iPhone 7, 8 and X: · 7MP with zoom (29-30/sec) · 1080 and 720p with zoom (60/sec) · Slow-Motion shutter with zoom (60/sec) iPhone 6 and 6+: · 960p with zoom (60/sec) · Slow-Motion shutter with zoom (60/sec) iPhone 5S: · 960p with zoom (30/sec) Contact me: if you have questions, suggestions, issues, or complaints, you can send me an email directly from the app or at support@seb-appstore.com. If you’re enjoying Burst Selfie, please take a moment to rate and review it on the AppStore. It means a lot to me and really helps to get the word out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Burst Selfie at $2.99 against Fast Camera's $4.99. Burst Selfie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Fast Camera costs $4.99 and Burst Selfie $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast Camera | Burst Selfie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (712 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 712 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | i4software | Sebastien BUET |
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
Burst Selfie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fast Camera
No in-app purchases
Burst Selfie
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fast Camera free?
Is Burst Selfie free?
Do Fast Camera or Burst Selfie have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Burst Selfie?
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