Comparison

Whistle Camera vs Lens Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Whistle Camera

Capture photos hands-free using only your whistle. This app allows for instant or timed shots with front or rear cameras, and even enables simultaneous captures from multiple devices. Perfect for creative selfies without touching your phone.

Highlights
  • Whistle-activated photo capture
  • Instant and timed capture modes
  • Front and rear camera selection
  • Simultaneous multi-device capture
  • Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll
Features
Read full description

Whistle Camera is the only camera app that take pictures by whistles! Use this cool App to create amazing selfies! No need to hold your iPhone anymore! No need to take pictures in front of a mirror. Take pictures from several iPhones at the same times. How to use? Simply whistle, thats it! Key Features : * Two capture modes (Whistle/Manual). * Instant capture or timed capture. * Select between front or rear camera. * Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll. * For best results please use this app in a quite environment. * Whistle Camera app will respond to a short and loud whistles.

About

Lens Buddy

This app allows you to take hands-free photos and videos using a customizable timer. It's ideal for solo photoshoots, group pictures, and content creation, offering features like a photo booth mode and high-quality capture.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer
  • Photo Booth mode
  • High-quality photo capture
  • Video recording
  • Built-in gallery for rating and organizing
  • RAW photo support
  • Burst mode
Features
Read full description

Your ultimate handsfree camera experience is here! You take your own photos. Lens Buddy is a simple yet powerful timer camera app that will take pictures of you and your loved ones without the need to press buttons or even hold the device. Just set your desired time interval between the shots and let the camera roll! Leave your Bluetooth clicker home and do your own photoshoot! Take your social media presence to the next level! Once you finished taking your photos you can easily rate your pictures within the app that will help you to keep or export the best ones. Stop taking screenshots from videos - Lens Buddy offers higher quality photos and and easier way to take them! Want to take a group photo without having someone left out? Is there no one around to take a picture of you? Are you a content creator or a solo traveler? In need of building your Instagram feed? Do you need the best self timer app available? Simply put down your device on a safe place and let Lens Buddy make your perfect shot! FEATURES * [NEW] Photo Booth mode * 48MP capture * Video * Save photos to the app to keep your camera roll clean and use the built-in gallery to view, rate and organize your photos * Camera roll integration: save, sort into albums, view and manage your photos in the camera roll just like with the system camera app (optional, requires paid subscription) * RAW photo support (requires iOS 14.3, and available on Pro devices starting from iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max) * High quality photos * Live photos * Portrait mode * A clean, yet familiar and easy to use interface * Fully customizable timer * Sounds: Numerous sound effects and announcements help your photoshoot * Burst mode for super fast photography * Zoom, focus, exposure control * Aspect ratio: You can now snap your photos in either square or wide dimensions * Tracking focus: even if you move around the focus will follow you * Toggle between auto/on/off flash modes * Framing tools: Grid, level * Dark mode support Comments from you: "I love this app! I use is all the time for work and personal." "Just what I needed!" "Super easy and amazing!" "It’s literally perfect when you’re home alone and still want a cute outfit pic!" "This app is really helpful! Especially for those who are content creators like myself and take our own photos for work." Do you like Lens Buddy? Please don't forget to rate it in the App Store! It helps a lot. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Whistle Camera4 screens
Lens Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against Whistle Camera's 34%. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Whistle Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Whistle Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Whistle Camera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whistle Camera ships an update every 3 months, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Whistle Camera versus Lens Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhistle CameraLens Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (37 ratings)4.9 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews94.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3734K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKobi SnirLens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC

Customer experience

Whistle Camera

All ratings37 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative58.5%

Lens Buddy

All ratings34,046 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,001 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Whistle Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lens Buddy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Photos not saving in order
  • Inconsistent photo count between app and export

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to invert camera view
  • Option to only save liked/approved photos
  • Zip/batch photo export
  • Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Whistle Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
12 purchases

Lens Buddy

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Monthly PRO2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly PRO$9.991 Month
  • Special$14.991 Year
  • Special$19.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Whistle Camera free?
Whistle Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens Buddy free?
Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whistle Camera or Lens Buddy?
Lens Buddy is rated higher. Whistle Camera averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.
Do Whistle Camera or Lens Buddy have ads?
Whistle Camera shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Whistle Camera or Lens Buddy?
Whistle Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Whistle Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 27, 2026.

Other comparisons