# Auto vs 9PM

The clearest difference is rating: 9PM at 5.0 against Auto's 4.2. 9PM also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Auto's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 9PM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

9PM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Auto ships an update every 2 weeks, 9PM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto | 9PM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-your-smart-camera/id6751656088/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Automatic Platforms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836238796) | [9PM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402763) |

## 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 |


### 9PM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761)

This app allows users to share daily photo and video dumps with trusted friends and family. Posts are automatically published at 9 PM, revealing everyone's day. It offers a private space for creative expression without pressure from strangers.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and video posting, Automatic 9 PM posting, Private social network, Trusted contact sharing, Visual life diary, React, reply, and share

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9PM Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 9PM Membership Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Claim a Username | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 3-Letter Username | $49.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 2-Letter Username | $499.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 1-Letter Username | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto free?

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

### Is 9PM free?

9PM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auto or 9PM?

9PM is rated higher. Auto averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while 9PM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Auto or 9PM have ads?

Neither Auto nor 9PM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto or 9PM?

Auto ships an update every 2 weeks, and 9PM every 4 days. Most recently, Auto was updated on September 19, 2026 and 9PM on October 1, 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.*