Comparison

PrivacyLens vs PoLab

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

Head to head
About

PrivacyLens

Features
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PrivacyLens is the privacy-first camera app. With one tap, it pixelates faces in live video or existing clips, keeping identities safe wherever you record. โ€ข Live pixelation โ€” blur faces instantly while recording โ€ข Saved video editing โ€” anonymize faces in your existing videos โ€ข Adjustable intensity โ€” from fine blur to blocky pixels โ€ข Full camera controls โ€” zoom, focus, switch lenses โ€ข On-device only โ€” no uploads, no servers, your data stays yours Perfect for parents, teachers, creators, journalists, and anyone who values privacy.

About

PoLab

Features
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Every instant photo holds a moment worth keeping. PoLAB helps you bring your instant film collection into the digital world. Turn physical photos into a digital library, organize your frames, and revisit the memories behind every shot. **SCAN YOUR INSTANT PHOTOS** Digitize your physical instant photographs and build a collection you can keep close. **ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION** Keep your photos and frames organized in one place, making it easier to browse and rediscover your favorite moments. **RECOGNIZE PHOTO DETAILS** Use supported recognition features to help identify photo information and make your collection easier to manage. **YOUR PERSONAL PHOTO LIBRARY** Build a digital home for your instant photography collection and enjoy a more organized way to preserve your memories. **MADE FOR INSTANT PHOTO LOVERS** From individual prints to a growing collection, PoLAB brings a thoughtful digital experience to the photos you love. Start building your instant photo collection with PoLAB. --- PoLAB is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Polaroid.

Screenshots

PrivacyLens1 screens
PoLab3 screens

Verdict

The call

PrivacyLens and PoLab are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PrivacyLens versus PoLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacyLensPoLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuwitcha SugthanaShenzhen Julab Cultural Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PrivacyLens

No in-app purchases

None

PoLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivacyLens free?
PrivacyLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoLab free?
PoLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivacyLens or PoLab have ads?
Neither PrivacyLens nor PoLab shows ads.

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