Comparison

Nano Lens vs kyu

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Save photos at 1/10 file size
  • Efficient HEIC compression
  • Familiar camera controls
  • No setup required
  • Saves directly to Photos app
Features
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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.

About

kyu

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Nano Lens3 screens
kyu4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nano Lens versus kyu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNano Lenskyu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuneki KamuraTranSe Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Nano Lens

No in-app purchases

None

kyu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nano Lens free?
Nano Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is kyu free?
kyu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nano Lens or kyu have ads?
Neither Nano Lens nor kyu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nano Lens or kyu?
Nano Lens ships an update every 2 months, and kyu every 4 months. Most recently, Nano Lens was updated on October 30, 2026 and kyu on October 31, 2026.

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