# Auto Photo vs MellowSnap

The clearest difference is update cadence: MellowSnap at every 10 days against Auto Photo's every 4 months. MellowSnap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Auto Photo's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Photo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MellowSnap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MellowSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Auto Photo ships an update every 4 months, MellowSnap every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Photo | MellowSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-photo-clap-camera-timer/id6760372611/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mellowsnap-composition-camera/id6787337109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751368688) | [ChanGyu Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869205578) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-photo-clap-camera-timer/id6760372611)

Capture photos hands-free by clapping or snapping your fingers. This app allows you to set up your phone and step into the frame, triggering the camera automatically. Ideal for solo travelers, group shots, and content creators.

**Highlights:** Clap or snap to trigger camera, Hands-free photo capture, Adjustable countdown timer, Burst mode, Front and back camera support, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### MellowSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mellowsnap-composition-camera/id6787337109)

This app helps you capture and edit photos with atmospheric filters and composition guides. Choose from various presets to enhance your shots before or after taking them, and fine-tune colors and effects for a natural look.

**Highlights:** Camera presets for different moods, Real-time filter preview, Composition guides (Rule of Thirds, Symmetry), Built-in level for straight shots, Photo editing with mood filters, Before/after comparison view, Manual camera controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MellowSnap Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Photo free?

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

### Is MellowSnap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Auto Photo or MellowSnap?

MellowSnap is rated higher. Auto Photo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MellowSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Auto Photo or MellowSnap have ads?

Neither Auto Photo nor MellowSnap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Photo or MellowSnap?

Auto Photo ships an update every 4 months, and MellowSnap every 10 days. Most recently, Auto Photo was updated on October 24, 2026 and MellowSnap on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*