# Camera360 vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against Camera360's 46%. Lens Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Camera360's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera360 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 34K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Camera360's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

Camera360 ships an update every 3 weeks, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera360 | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera360-selfie-editor/id443354861/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 553 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PinGuo Technology (HK) Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/443138015) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera360-selfie-editor/id443354861)

Enhance your photos with a wide range of filters, stickers, and makeup effects. This app offers tools for retouching skin, reshaping features, and applying artistic styles like painting or anime. Create high-quality selfies and edit videos with music and filters.

**Highlights:** Original face retouching, Filters of various styles, High quality selfie tools, Cute AR stickers, Video selfie with music, Detailed color correction, Image correction

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Camera360 VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Camera360 monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Camera360 annual VIP | $7.19 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Camera360 annual VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Camera360 VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Filter package: Visual Portrait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter package: Visual Portrait 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter package: Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great features
- 💖 Love the filters
- 🎨 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📵 Watermark issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after updates
- Camera not working on certain devices
- Editing tools not functioning properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Bring back old filters and features
- Add more filter options
- Improve photo quality
- Allow longer video recording
- Add iPad support


### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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 Camera360 free?

Camera360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera360 or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Camera360 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do Camera360 or Lens Buddy have ads?

Camera360 shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera360 or Lens Buddy?

Camera360 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Camera360 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 24, 2026.

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