Comparison

4 buttons camera vs Ari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

4 buttons camera

Features
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Photo will be taken when you release one of your fingers while holding down the four buttons. Prevents the mistake of getting your finger on the lens.

About

Ari

This app offers a unified interface for interacting with various AI models, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic. It prioritizes user privacy by supporting on-device processing, ensuring conversations never leave your phone. The clean design facilitates natural and adaptable conversations.

Highlights
  • Bring Your Own API Keys
  • On-Device Inference
  • Supports Apple Intelligence
  • Privacy-Focused Design
  • Unified Interface for Multiple Providers
  • Distraction-Free Conversation
Features
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Your Models. Your Keys. Your Rules. Bring your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, and other leading providers, or run powerful models entirely on-device with no data ever leaving your phone. Ari supports Apple Intelligence, on-device inference, and all major cloud providers in one unified interface. Privacy First Local models mean your conversations stay on your device. No telemetry, no training on your data, no surprises. Beautifully Simple A clean, distraction-free interface designed for real conversations. Short or detailed, casual or technical — Ari adapts to you. Terms of Service: https://aihelp.bukovinafilip.com/en/articles/1-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://aihelp.bukovinafilip.com/en/articles/2-privacy-policy

Screenshots

4 buttons camera1 screens
Ari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 buttons camera at none against Ari's 1. 4 buttons camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 26.0). Ari's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ari sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 4 buttons camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 buttons camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Ari weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
4 buttons camera versus Ari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 buttons cameraAri
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiFilip Bukovina

In-app purchases

None

4 buttons camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ari

Subscriptions1
  • Arya Intelligence Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is 4 buttons camera free?
4 buttons camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ari free?
Ari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4 buttons camera or Ari have ads?
4 buttons camera shows ads; Ari does not.
Which is updated more often, 4 buttons camera or Ari?
4 buttons camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ari weekly. Most recently, 4 buttons camera was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ari on October 17, 2026.

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