Nano Lens vs kyu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nano Lens
This camera app significantly reduces photo file sizes by using efficient HEIC compression. It offers a familiar interface for easy use, allowing you to capture more images without consuming excessive storage space on your device.
- Save photos at 1/10 file size
- Efficient HEIC compression
- Familiar camera controls
- No setup required
- Saves directly to Photos app
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Shoot photos at 1/10 size. Nano Lens is a lightweight camera app that saves photos at approximately one-tenth the usual file size, helping you preserve storage space on your iPhone. By using efficient HEIC compression, Nano Lens lets you take everyday photos without worrying about storage. The camera interface is designed to feel familiar and intuitive, similar to the built-in iPhone camera, so you can start shooting immediately. Key Features * Save photos at approximately 1/10 the file size * Efficient HEIC compression for smaller files * Familiar, easy-to-use camera controls * No setup required — just open and shoot * Photos are saved directly to the iOS Photos app Nano Lens is perfect for everyday use, travel, notes, and moments where you want to take lots of photos without filling up your storage.
kyu
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kyu-m is an app for importing videos and photos captured with kyu camera to your iPhone using the dedicated kyu camera memory unit. After capturing moments with kyu camera, remove the memory unit from the camera and physically connect it to your iPhone. The app detects the connected memory unit and lets you import your videos and photos. You can then revisit and save your memories in different styles, including highlights, collages, and locomotion-style outputs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nano Lens at every 2 months against kyu's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nano Lens ships an update every 2 months, kyu every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nano Lens | kyu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuneki Kamura | TranSe Inc. |
In-app purchases
Nano Lens
No in-app purchases
kyu
No in-app purchases









