Comparison

Fast Camera vs OpenLenz Camera

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

OpenLenz Camera

Capture up to three videos simultaneously in various orientations and lens configurations from a single take. This app offers independent camera control, allowing for mixed portrait and landscape formats, and multiple focal lengths to streamline content creation.

Highlights
  • Record up to three videos simultaneously
  • Mix portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) formats
  • Independent camera and lens selection
  • Record in 4K or HD at various frame rates
  • Live preview of all cameras
  • No ads, tracking, or login required
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Shoot once. Get 3 videos, in portrait, landscape, or a mix. OpenLenz records up to three videos at the same time. One take gives you three separate, synced files ready to edit or post. No reshoots. No filming twice. MIX AND MATCH EVERY CAMERA Set up each camera independently. Pick the lens: ultra-wide, wide, or telephoto. Pick the format: portrait 9:16 or landscape 16:9. Run all three however you want. Three tight portraits at different focal lengths, two vertical and one wide, or any mix that fits your edit. PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE IN THE SAME TAKE Capture 9:16 and 16:9 together. Get a vertical file for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts and a horizontal file for YouTube from the same moment. No cropping. No re-framing. Both saved natively. THREE ANGLES, ONE PERFORMANCE Shoot the same scene through three lenses at once, then cut between wide, standard, and tight in the edit. One take covers your whole sequence. CONTROL THE QUALITY Record in 4K with up to two cameras, or HD with three. Shoot at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps. Export as MOV or MP4. Zoom across a 0.5x to 5x range. FULL CONTROL BEFORE YOU RECORD Tap to lock focus and exposure. Set your zoom. Preview every camera live so you know exactly what each file will look like. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No login. Everything saves straight to your camera roll. OPENLENZ IS FOR - Creators posting Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, and Shorts - Social media managers and community managers producing content daily - Marketing agencies delivering multiple formats to clients from one shoot - Wedding and event filmmakers who cannot ask for a second take - Filmmakers cutting between focal lengths from a single take - Vloggers and travelers capturing the same moment wide and close - Anyone who wants more from one recording REQUIREMENTS Multi-camera recording requires a supported iPhone with compatible rear lenses. Three-camera recording depends on your device. SUBSCRIPTION OpenLenz is available with a yearly or monthly subscription. - Yearly: 9.99 USD launch offer, then 19.99 USD per year for new subscribers - Monthly: 4.99 USD per month Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://openlenz.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://openlenz.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Fast Camera4 screens
OpenLenz Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenLenz Camera at Free against Fast Camera's $4.99. OpenLenz Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Fast Camera's advantage is ratings volume (697 vs 1) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OpenLenz Camera is free to download; Fast Camera costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenLenz Camera 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, OpenLenz Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Fast Camera versus OpenLenz Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast CameraOpenLenz Camera
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 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareYASSIRTRAINER USA INC

Customer experience

Fast Camera

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

OpenLenz Camera

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

OpenLenz Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

None

OpenLenz Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenLenz Camera free?
OpenLenz Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or OpenLenz Camera?
OpenLenz Camera is rated higher. Fast Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 697 ratings, while OpenLenz Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fast Camera or OpenLenz Camera have ads?
Neither Fast Camera nor OpenLenz Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or OpenLenz Camera?
Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and OpenLenz Camera every 4 days. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and OpenLenz Camera on September 20, 2026.

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