# Timer Camera vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against Timer Camera's 56%. Lens Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). Timer Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Camera | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 94 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sung-In Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/380468428) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-camera-photo-filter/id501641861)

Capture photos and videos silently without any shutter sound. This app offers high-quality shooting, various filters, and timer options, perfect for discreet photography and social media sharing.

**Highlights:** Silent photo and video recording, High-quality image and video capture, Multiple camera filters, Timer shooting options, Adjustable aspect ratios, Flash control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lens Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #197 Top Free · 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 Timer Camera free?

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

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Do Timer Camera or Lens Buddy have ads?

Timer Camera shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Camera or Lens Buddy?

Timer Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer Camera was updated on June 20, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 24, 2026.

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