Comparison

Fast Camera vs Whistle 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

Whistle Camera

Capture photos hands-free using only your whistle. This app allows for instant or timed shots with front or rear cameras, and even enables simultaneous captures from multiple devices. Perfect for creative selfies without touching your phone.

Highlights
  • Whistle-activated photo capture
  • Instant and timed capture modes
  • Front and rear camera selection
  • Simultaneous multi-device capture
  • Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll
Features
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Whistle Camera is the only camera app that take pictures by whistles! Use this cool App to create amazing selfies! No need to hold your iPhone anymore! No need to take pictures in front of a mirror. Take pictures from several iPhones at the same times. How to use? Simply whistle, thats it! Key Features : * Two capture modes (Whistle/Manual). * Instant capture or timed capture. * Select between front or rear camera. * Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll. * For best results please use this app in a quite environment. * Whistle Camera app will respond to a short and loud whistles.

Screenshots

Fast Camera4 screens
Whistle Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fast Camera at 83% against Whistle Camera's 34%. Fast Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Whistle Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Camera has 697 ratings behind it against 37, 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 34% of Whistle Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Whistle Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Fast Camera versus Whistle Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast CameraWhistle Camera
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (697 ratings) — better3.9 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings697 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareKobi Snir

Customer experience

Fast Camera

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

Whistle Camera

All ratings37 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative58.5%

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

Whistle Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whistle Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whistle Camera free?
Whistle Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or Whistle Camera?
Fast Camera is rated higher. Fast Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 697 ratings, while Whistle Camera averages 3.9 from 37 ratings.
Do Fast Camera or Whistle Camera have ads?
Whistle Camera shows ads; Fast Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Whistle Camera?
Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Whistle Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Whistle Camera on September 26, 2026.

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