# Observation Camera (silent) vs AutoShot Camera

The clearest difference is rating: AutoShot Camera at 5.0 against Observation Camera (silent)'s 3.0. Observation Camera (silent)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

AutoShot Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Observation Camera (silent) ships an update monthly, AutoShot Camera every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Observation Camera (silent) | AutoShot Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observation-camera-silent/id692786938/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoshot-camera/id1673761043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Looped Picture Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/329729606) | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) |

## What reviewers say

### Observation Camera (silent)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observation-camera-silent/id692786938)

Capture photos of pets, wildlife, or aquariums with automated shooting intervals and customizable recording times. The app features a black screen during operation for discreet use and allows easy access to captured images in your photo library.

**Highlights:** Automatic shooting intervals, Customizable recording times, Set start times, Black screen during shooting, Front/back camera switching, Image quality selection, Automatic album creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AutoShot Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoshot-camera/id1673761043)

Capture photos hands-free using voice commands or NFC tags. Set custom timers, shot counts, and display options like grid lines for perfect shots even when your hands are occupied.

**Highlights:** Hands-free photo capture, Siri activation, NFC tag support, Customizable shot count, Adjustable timer, On-screen grid lines

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Observation Camera (silent) free?

Observation Camera (silent) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AutoShot Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Observation Camera (silent) or AutoShot Camera?

AutoShot Camera is rated higher. Observation Camera (silent) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AutoShot Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Observation Camera (silent) or AutoShot Camera have ads?

AutoShot Camera shows ads; Observation Camera (silent) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Observation Camera (silent) or AutoShot Camera?

Observation Camera (silent) ships an update monthly, and AutoShot Camera every 16 months. Most recently, Observation Camera (silent) was updated on October 15, 2026 and AutoShot Camera on October 7, 2026.

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