# Smiley Camera vs Waypoint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smiley Camera at none against Waypoint's 2. Waypoint's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smiley Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smiley Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Waypoint every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smiley Camera | Waypoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiley-camera-auto-smile-shot/id6444384030/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kambara Takaaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534699678) | [Daisuke Iwamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779030911) |

## What reviewers say

### Smiley Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiley-camera-auto-smile-shot/id6444384030)

This camera app uses advanced technology to automatically detect and capture natural smiles. It offers both automatic and manual shooting modes, with adjustable sensitivity and timing for perfect shots. Ideal for candid moments with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Automatic smile detection and photo capture, Manual shooting mode, Adjustable smile detection sensitivity, Customizable automatic shooting timing, Basic camera settings (flash, timer, exposure), On-device photo processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waypoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint/id6779030909)

Transform your photos into travel memories by adding location, date, weather, music, and flight paths. This app preserves original photo data and creates AI-generated travelogues locally. Organize your adventures with an in-app travel album.

**Highlights:** Add location, date, weather, music, and flight paths to photos, High-quality camera with 8 filters, AI-generated travelogues (on-device), In-app travel album, Preserves original photo metadata, Supports 11 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smiley Camera free?

Smiley Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waypoint free?

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

### Do Smiley Camera or Waypoint have ads?

Neither Smiley Camera nor Waypoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smiley Camera or Waypoint?

Smiley Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Waypoint every 4 days. Most recently, Smiley Camera was updated on November 3, 2026 and Waypoint on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
