# Selfie SelfPortrait Camera vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lens Buddy at 94% against Selfie SelfPortrait Camera's 0%. Lens Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Selfie SelfPortrait Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selfie SelfPortrait 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.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Selfie SelfPortrait Camera's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

Selfie SelfPortrait Camera ships an update every 11 months, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selfie SelfPortrait Camera | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-selfportrait-camera/id980464474/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 22 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppExtreme,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294920122) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### Selfie SelfPortrait Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-selfportrait-camera/id980464474)

Easily capture stunning self-portraits with one-touch retro filters. Create artistic photographs with professionally designed effects, then save and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** One-touch retro filters, Artistic self-portraits, Professionally designed effects, Self-timer, Easy sharing to social media, Save to photo library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #204 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
- 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
- 👍 Convenient for solo photography
- 👍 Organized photo management within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
- 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving in order
- Inconsistent photo count between app and export

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selfie SelfPortrait Camera free?

Selfie SelfPortrait 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, Selfie SelfPortrait Camera or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Selfie SelfPortrait Camera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do Selfie SelfPortrait Camera or Lens Buddy have ads?

Selfie SelfPortrait Camera shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Selfie SelfPortrait Camera or Lens Buddy?

Selfie SelfPortrait Camera ships an update every 11 months, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Selfie SelfPortrait Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 25, 2026.

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