# Auto vs SharedShot

The clearest difference is rating: SharedShot at 5.0 against Auto's 4.2. SharedShot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SharedShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

SharedShot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Auto ships an update every 2 weeks, SharedShot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto | SharedShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-your-smart-camera/id6751656088/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedshot/id6779265603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Automatic Platforms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836238796) | [Liam Snow](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779265605) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-your-smart-camera/id6751656088)

This app uses your camera to understand what's in a photo and take action. Identify plants, get fashion advice, track meals, or explore places, all with a single snap. You can even create custom AI tools for your camera.

**Highlights:** Identify plants, animals, and locations, Track meals and estimate calories, Get fashion and outfit advice, Create custom AI camera actions (Frames), Build shared Frames with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Auto Plus Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### SharedShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedshot/id6779265603)

Effortlessly share photos with the people in them using automatic face recognition. Simply take a picture, and the app sends it directly to everyone who appears in the shot, ensuring no one misses a memory.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo delivery via face recognition, Effortless sharing with no manual selection, Private sharing directly to individuals, Option to use camera roll photos, Ideal for events and group gatherings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto free?

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

### Is SharedShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Auto or SharedShot?

SharedShot is rated higher. Auto averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SharedShot averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Auto or SharedShot have ads?

Neither Auto nor SharedShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto or SharedShot?

Auto ships an update every 2 weeks, and SharedShot weekly. Most recently, Auto was updated on September 19, 2026 and SharedShot on October 6, 2026.

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