# Lens vs ControlPad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControlPad at none against Lens's 5. ControlPad also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Lens's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ControlPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lens ships an update every 3 months, ControlPad every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | ControlPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlpad/id6816750827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WTF STREET CART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850467174) | [Alan Bryden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857821513) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-reverse-image-search-plus/id6758434089)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### ControlPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlpad/id6816750827)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile remote for your Mac. It functions as a trackpad, keyboard, and app-specific control surface, adapting automatically to the application you're using. Enjoy seamless control from anywhere in the room.

**Highlights:** Mac-like trackpad experience, Full iPhone/iPad keyboard input, App-adaptive controls, Three customizable layouts, Haptic feedback, Private, local network connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens free?

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

### Is ControlPad free?

ControlPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lens or ControlPad have ads?

Neither Lens nor ControlPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens or ControlPad?

Lens ships an update every 3 months, and ControlPad every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lens was updated on October 31, 2026 and ControlPad on October 31, 2026.

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