DistractCam vs Gobo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DistractCam
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DistractCam helps you take natural photos of kids and pets by keeping them engaged and looking toward the camera. Show them something fun on screen, and the front camera automatically takes photos at timed intervals. A prominent "REC" indicator stays on screen throughout every session. HOW IT WORKS Show your child or pet an engaging photo or video on the phone screen. While they enjoy watching, DistractCam keeps them looking toward the camera and automatically captures photos. No forced posing needed ā just happy, natural expressions. 1. Choose a photo or video from your library to show on screen 2. Set how many photos and how often 3. Tap Start and show them the screen ā a recording indicator confirms the camera is active 4. Review your photos in History when the session ends All photos are saved to a DistractCam album in your Photo Library. FEATURES ⢠Automatic photo capture at custom intervals (1-30 seconds) ⢠Adjustable photo count (1-30 photos per session) ⢠Use any photo or video from your library as on-screen content ⢠Full-screen display with prominent "REC" recording indicator ⢠Session history to review your captures ⢠Works in portrait and landscape ⢠Starter photo included ā works right out of the box DISTRACTCAM PRO (One-Time Purchase) Unlock the full toolkit with a single purchase ā no subscription: ⢠Video recording ā capture continuous video instead of photos ⢠Flexible duration ā record for a set time or until you stop ⢠Burst mode ā take rapid shots at each interval ⢠Sound effects ā play attention-grabbing sounds ⢠Voice prompts ā record and play custom voice prompts ⢠Animation overlay ā add sparkles, bubbles, or stars on screen ⢠Slow motion ā record at 120fps PRIVACY FIRST DistractCam works entirely on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no analytics, no tracking. Your family photos stay on your phone. PERFECT FOR ⢠Parents who want natural, relaxed photos of their kids ⢠Pet owners trying to keep pets looking at the camera ⢠Anyone who wants great photos without forced posing
Gobo
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No one around to take your picture? Want a group photo with nobody left out? Solo traveller, content creator, building your Instagram feed? Tired of handing your phone to strangers? Gobo turns your iPhone into a hands-free photo shoot. Prop the phone up, choose how long to wait and how often to shoot, tap start and walk into frame. Gobo takes photo after photo on its own while you pose, move and try things. No button to press, no phone to hold, no Bluetooth clicker to remember. Frame it before you step in. Place a life-size stand-in in your room ā a mannequin, or a cutout of anyone made from a photo ā and see exactly where you'll stand before you set the timer. Handing the phone to a friend instead? Snap a guide photo of the framed shot so they can match it. Then pick the best. Every shot lands in Gobo's private gallery. Swipe through, thumbs up the keepers, thumbs down the misses. Only the photos you choose go to your photo library. The rest never clutter it. Real photos, not video frames. Gobo shoots full-quality stills with your iPhone's camera, so every keeper is sharp enough to post. How it works: Set the start delay, the time between photos and how many to take. Or shoot until you stop. Tap start. A big countdown and a shutter flash tell you when each photo fires, readable from across the room. Review, rate, and export only the ones you love. Just need one picture? Photo mode is a plain camera: one tap, one photo. 100 free photos every month. Gobo Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks unlimited exports without a watermark, forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gobo at none against DistractCam's 1. DistractCam's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DistractCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gobo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DistractCam | Gobo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OLAV KOLBU | Fulco Taen |
In-app purchases
DistractCam
- DistractCam Pro$2.99
Gobo
No in-app purchases






